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PRINCE
OF
WALES
ISLAND
Being extraordinary
is just in
our nature
VISITOR
GUIDE
2014
A PUBLICATION OF THE PRINCE OF WALES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Resort ; RV Park ; Charters
LOG CABIN IS THE HEADQUARTERS FOR
SPORTFISHING AND WILDLIFE CRUISES
Guided and non-guided fishing ; Eco-tours
Waterside condos ; Beach cabins ; Boat and canoe rentals
EXPERIENCE
BUSH ALASK A
800-544-2205 ; Klawock, Alaska
www.LogCabinResortandRVPark.com
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www.princeofwalescoc.org
907-755-2626
WHEN YOU GO SOMEPLACE, GO TO A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE LOVE TO LIVE AND FIND OUT WHY
THEY LOVE IT. Up here, we love lush forest and mountainscapes traced by highways, backroads and trails.
We love a thousand miles of shoreline, from pebbles to palisades. Eagles, whales, salmon, bears, sea lions—
what’s not to love? We love small towns where people live the Alaska way and offer a friendly welcome.
Your family won’t spend time with us: You’ll invest time in creating great
memories … touching a wild natural world … and learning how people
settle and thrive in this unique place. When you go home, there’ll be some
Alaskan in you, too.
Hike Sunnahae Mountain for a 3,000-foot vantage on miles and miles of
islands, then relax in Craig Aquatic Center’s pools, slide and fitness center.
Take a bike ride or walk along salmon-rich Klawock River, fish big trout
in the lake. See Thorne Bay’s roots as a logging town and fish or float its
namesake river. Stretch out at scenic Sandy Beach. Look up at a worldfamed art form at totem pole parks in Hydaburg and Klawock; at a carving
shed, you might be able to talk to a Alaska Native carver at work.
More than 2,000 miles of roads provide unmatched daily itineraries
among these towns and others such as Coffman Cove, Naukati Bay and
Whale Pass. Check our events calendar for uniquely Alaskan down-home
fun such as Whale Fest, Kid’s Fishing Days, the Seafood Festival, Island
Grind variety shows and the scenic marathon.
Experience an immense cave on Alaska’s only guided cave tour. Fishing
guides and outfitters offer great times on sea and stream. Public-use cabins provide restful family time in natural settings. And the wildlife: Eagles,
deer, migratory birds and even black bears are part of the experience.
Prince of Wales Island is a do-what-you-feel-like island. Nature and the
people who live here have created what you might call a theme park for
the outdoors lover. It’s wild, and you’ll just love it.
Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Jan Bush president Jeannie McFarland vice president
Sharilyn Zellhuber secretary Budd Burnett treasurer
John Bruns past president
Joe Chaffee director Lynnette Logan director
Janice Lund director Kim Swainson director
Sharon Brosamle and Wendy Clavel chamber staff
Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 490 Klawock, AK 99925-0490
907-755-2626 voice 907-755-2627 fax
info@princeofwalescoc.org EMAIL www.princeofwalescoc.org
WILD THINGS
GETTING HERE Fly or ferry to Prince of Wales Island
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PACKING FOR A VISIT / CELL & INTERNET LINKS
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HIGHWAYS & SCENIC BYWAYS Road guide / trip advice
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ROAD MAP Major arteries and the island's backcountry
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Get out and experience Alaska
FISHING A great recreation—served with seafood
FISHING & HARBORS Hatcheries, derby and the docks
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HUNTING Chasing deer, bear and waterfowl on the island
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WILDLIFE Wildlife is abundant and spectacular
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BEAR COUNTRY BASICS Co-existing with our bears
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BIRDS Watch birds from across Alaska visiting our island
Contents © 2014 Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce. All rights are reserved. Reprinting
or transmitting of this material in any form is prohibited without the written permission of
the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of
information in this guide. Advertisements are the property and responsibility of advertisers.
Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility nor liability for content of
advertising. Photographs are owned by the photographers and are used by permission.
Editing and design | Full Circle Media Arts | Ketchikan
Cover photo of a commercial seine boat in Craig’s harbor | Carolyn Chapman
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NATIVE CULTURE & ART First peoples, totem parks
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TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST The nation’s largest
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CAVES Karst landscape invites exploration
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TRAILS Routes through our backcountry
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CABINS / BEAR VIEWING Cabin guide / Bears to see safely
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SITES & EXCITEMENT Unique island trips and activities
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WHAT’S IN A NAME Place names tell centuries-old tales
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WILDLIFE STOPS! Your guide to sites with wild creatures
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MILEAGE CHART Traveling the third-biggest U.S. island
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ISLAND MAP A resource for traveling, camping, hiking
WEB SITE
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ISLAND CALENDAR Notable events in 2014
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MARATHON / SEAFOOD FEST Our race / A summer fest
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RESOURCES & ECONOMY Mining, timber, fishing, visitors
COMMUNITIES Resources, histories, notes for 12 towns
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MEDICAL RESOURCES Clinics, EMS and 911
BUSINESS DIRECTORY Businesses and services
Prince of Wales Island Guide 2014
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MAEVE TAYLOR
Share
the wild
we love!
ARRIVING
CAROLYN CHAPMAN
GETTING HERE
Floatplanes and wheeled aircraft link the island to other communities
of the region. People and everyday goods alike “land” at floating docks
around the island or on the runway at Klawock.
FERRIES BRING PEOPLE AND VEHICLES ASHORE
Vessels of the Inter-Island Ferry Authority, or IFA, provide a daily link between
Hollis on the east side of Prince of Wales Island and Ketchikan, the region’s commercial hub. The local ferry system provides reliable daily passenger and vehicle
transportation on the M/V Prince of Wales and M/V Stikine.
Passenger facilities on IFA include an observation lounge with recliner chairs, restaurant, children’s play area, solarium and reading room. The vehicle deck carries
30 automobiles. The ships make a scenic three-hour cruise between Ketchikan and
Hollis. IFA carried 575,000 passengers and 140,000 vehicles in its first decade and
boasts high ratings for on-time performance and passenger service.
A second independent ferry link is in the works from a base in Coffman Cove.
Rainforest Islands Ferry will call at Wrangell, Petersburg and Ketchikan. Check
their web site (see “To Prince of Wales Island” below) for updates.
Ferry service to Ketchikan from the mainland is provided by the Alaska Marine
Highway. The trip from Bellingham, Wash., is about 38 hours. State ferries also sail
from Prince Rupert, B.C., making a six-hour passage to Ketchikan.
TO KETCHIKAN BY AIR
Alaska Airlines
www.alaskaair.com
TO KETCHIKAN WITH CAR, R.V., BOAT
Alaska Marine Highway www.akferry.com
British Columbia ferry Vancouver or Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert, connecting there
to vessels of the Alaska Marine Highway www.bcferries.com
TO PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND WITH CAR, R.V., BOAT
IFA ferry Ketchikan to Hollis www.interislandferry.com toll-free 866-308-4848
Rainforest Islands Ferry Ketchikan to Coffman Cove (proposed) www.rainforestislandsferry.com
TO PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND BY AIR
Harris Aircraft Services www.harrisair.com
Island Air Express www.islandairx.com
Pacific Airways www.flypacificairways.com
Promech Air www.promechair.com
Taquan Air www.taquanair.com
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Roll tide! Adventurous visitors wheel kayaks, cars, bikes,
fishing boats and RVs aboard comfortable IFA vessels.
CAROLYN CHAPMAN
AIR CARRIERS LINK US VIA WATER AND RUNWAY
Alaska Airlines provides several flights daily into Ketchikan from the Seattle
area and operates scheduled service from cities in Alaska. Flight time from SeaTac
International Airport to Ketchikan is an hour and 40 minutes.
Local air carriers take Prince of Wales Island residents and our visitors to and from
Ketchikan. Floatplanes run scheduled routes to island towns and charters can take
you wherever there’s water. These carriers are a good way to reach remote lakes,
lodges and ocean shorelines. Two carriers fly wheeled planes to Klawock’s runway
from bases in Ketchikan and Sitka.
VICTORIA HOUSER
The preferred style around here is “Alaska casual”: fabrics and footwear that
can take you from a boardwalk on wetlands to an alpine trail, from a breezy
boat trip to grocery shopping.
PACKING FOR YOUR VISIT
Island apparel is casual and functional
Our region is classified as a temperate rain forest
and conditions don’t tend to be extreme, but you
should bring outerwear that keeps you comfortable in conditions that vary from day to day, and
from tideline to the alpine. Don't worry about fancy:
it's about function.
Waterproof, breathable shells and pile layers are
basic. Temperatures can be cool to those from
warmer climates. Gore-Tex and similar fabrics repel
mist and rain and protect you from breezes ashore
and on the water. Polartec-type fleece is good
on sunny days or layered under rain gear. Light,
Rubber boots and
waterproof hiking boots or trail runners are ideal
other waterproof
for everyday wear on damp trails and in boats.
footwear are
‘Southeast
Summer high temperatures range from 49° to
82° F (9 to 28 C), winter lows from 15°-42° F (-9 to 6 Sneakers’
C). Annual precipitation is about 120 inches.
Include the heart of the Inside Passage
on your Alaskan adventure
Visit Prince of Wales Island
Daily round-trip passenger and vehicle service
all year between Ketchikan and Hollis
M/V PRINCE OF WALES & M/V STIKINE feature an observation lounge,
restaurant, children’s play area, solarium and reading room
Wi-fi is at chamber and other sites
Visit the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce with your laptop
to use our wi-fi during office hours; access is with credit card. The
chamber office is in the Klawock Heenya Mall in Klawock.
Libraries in many communities offer Internet-enabled computers for
checking email and the weather back home. There’s a wi-fi hot spot
at Thorne Bay’s main harbor. Papa’s Pizza, Ruth Ann’s and the Hill Bar
in Craig invite use of wi-fi with a purchase. Credit card access to wi-fi
is provided at Annie-Betty’s Cafe and Water Street Cafe in Craig.
Cell phone service is like Alaska: rustic
AT&T and ACS have cellular towers near more-populous towns;
service around Craig and Klawock is sufficient. Thorne Bay has ACS
service. Verizon service is available in some areas.
An antenna-booster may improve your phone’s link to cell towers.
Inter-IslAnD Ferry AutHorIty
866-308-4848 or 907-530-4848
www.interislandferry.com
P.o. Box 470 Klawock, AK 99925
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DRIVING
ROADS
More than 2,000 miles of roads stretch
across Prince of Wales Island. More than
105 miles of smooth, paved road
girdle the midsection and connect
major communities. More than 150
miles of improved gravel roads
touch shorelines and mountains.
The highway between Klawock and Craig shows off
our lush forest and North Pacific Ocean shoreline.
ISLAND ROADS DELIGHT
THE SENSE OF SIGHT
The widespread road network on the
island is a legacy of the timber industry.
Logging from the 1950s to late in the
century pushed major arterials and remote
spurs into the forest. The south end of the
system is at Hydaburg. North-end roads
extend to Labouchere Bay. You can drive a
standard car the entire distance.
Visitors bring their vehicles on InterIsland Ferry Authority vessels or rent
vehicles on the island. To explore logging
roads, use a 4x4 or sturdy SUV. RV drivers are advised to drive cautiously up north.
Before you drive into the backcountry, check with U.S. Forest Service staff in Craig or Thorne Bay.
Road work affects travel
Road improvement projects may influence your travel in
2014. Major construction continues on Forest Highway 43
and through traffic is allowed only on a limited schedule
Mondays through Saturdays during much of the summer.
(Call 907-828-3304 for updates.) For the latest information on all road projects, contact U.S. Forest Service staff at
the Thorne Bay or Craig Ranger Districts.
Prep sensibly for your road trip
A little planning eases your trip in our mix of mild and wild
country. Be sure your spare tire is in good shape. Bring a few
basic automotive tools. Watch the gas gauge and mile markers: fuel is available in Whale Pass; Naukati Bay; Coffman
Cove; Thorne Bay; Klawock; and Craig. Bring your cell
phone’s car charger.
Adjust speed to road surfaces and weather. Roads north of
Naukati Bay and the island’s gravel roads are about one and
a half lanes wide; turnouts are provided for passing. Refer
to the map on pages 28-29.
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JEFF LUND
Extensive road system is
credited to logging era
Remote tracks
in the forest
can lead to
unique scenes.
Consult maps
and USFS
rangers before
you venture
into deep
backcountry.
More than 260 miles of roads linking
our communities are Alaska Scenic
Byways. The Alaska Department of
Transportation cited the system in
2010 as “unique because it features
some of Southeast Alaska’s best
qualities, such as a temperate rain
forest, bountiful wildlife, Native
culture and historical artifacts … all
of which present a different Alaskan
experience.”
Roads with the Scenic Byway
designation, starting from the north end of the island:
U.S. Forest Service Road 20; Whale Pass Road; Coffman
Cove Road; Sandy Beach Road; Thorne Bay Road; Kasaan
Highway; Big Salt Lake Road; Klawock-Hollis Highway;
Hydaburg Highway; 12 Mile Arm Road; Craig-Klawock
Highway; and Port Saint Nicholas Road.
They’re marked on the centerfold map. See more at
www.dot.state.ak.us/stwdplng/scenic/byways-pow.shtml.
AIRBORNE VISITORS “LAND” ON THE
ISLAND’S WATERS OR ON THE RUNWAY
Most aircraft fly to the island on floats, but an airstrip three miles out of
Klawock is used regularly by two carriers equipped for IFR (instrument flight
rating) transport. Some local aircraft are equipped with both floats and
wheels.
The runway is 5,000 feet long and 100 feet wide. The unattended airport
has medium-intensity runway lights; pilot control lighting is on CTAF 120.9.
Daytime operation is recommended. High terrain exists in all quadrants
of approach and wind conditions are irregular. There is no ILS nor CFR
equipment.
Pilots find sturdy floatplane docks at Craig, Coffman Cove, Hollis, Hydaburg,
Kasaan, Klawock and Thorne Bay. Most are maintained by the state. Some
dock frontage is available in other towns; see community details on
pages 34-40.
BAILEY WATSON
BLACKTOP AND
REMOTE TRACKS LEAD
TO ISLAND ADVENTURES
ROADS
BAILEY WATSON
Paved roads lead to scores of gravel back roads. You can enjoy
amazing sights and places without leaving blacktop,
or go into remote backcountry.
FOR GREATER DETAIL AND HELPFUL TRAVEL
INFORMATION, SEE THE CENTERFOLD MAP.
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Outdoor Adventure
CARLA TCHALEMIAN
Encounters with
the natural world
never become routine
up here. Rocky shorelines touched by clean,
green depths; teeming ocean
shallows; mountainsides that
nurture deer and wildflowers;
and clear streams, rich with fish,
splashing seaward—all of these
spectacular places show that nature
has put a lot of work into creating
and sustaining Prince of Wales Island.
IF YOU THINK YOU NEED
TO GET OUT MORE, COME HERE,
WHERE THERE’S MORE OUT TO GET
n Kayak along our seashore and see ocean life up close—but stay
clear of marine mammals: they’re federally protected.
n Rent an ATV for the backcountry; get an ATV map from USFS.
n Go on a salmon or halibut charter for a tug of excitement.
n Get up a hillside and pick blueberries or low bush cranberries.
n Make a totem tour to see Alaska Native art in Craig, Hydaburg,
Kasaan and Klawock.
LARRY TAYLOR
n Fly, boat or hike to a remote public-use cabin for unforgettable
solitude; call USFS ranger districts for information.
n Drive scenic Road 30 north of Thorne Bay on Clarence Strait;
picnic at Sandy Beach. Go to friendly Coffman Cove for great photos
of peaks and forest.
n Have a cave day. Walk the Beaver Falls karst landscape interpretive trail in old-growth forest, then follow a guide into El Capitan
Cave. (Summer only. Call USFS at 907-828-3304 for reservations).
n If you’re towing a boat, drive to the north end of the road at
Labouchere Bay. Launch and motor to Point Baker and Port Protection, two friendly towns on Sumner Strait.
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From purple mountains’ majesty to the quiet of an ocean shoreline,
adventures are easy to find here. Take to a lake in a kayak or canoe to soak in
serenity—with wildlife sightings as a bonus. Stroll a well-maintained forest
trail through the temperate rain forest. With a thousand miles of shoreline,
the island offers countless campsites where you can relax and look back on
the day while looking out at the ocean.
B. SHARPE
ERIC HENNING
n See ancient Alaska Native petroglyphs. Find remnants of the
timber industry’s heyday at Thorne Bay, Naukati Bay and other sites.
Ask around about historical places.
HAI ON
A visitor pauses where a stream pours out of Cavern Lake Cave. From karst
to peaks, tide pools to snowfields, we have amazing natural scenes.
SPECTACULAR SETTINGS
STRETCH FROM SEA TO PEAKS
BOB CLAUS
The temperate rain forest of Southeast Alaska is uniquely endowed
with natural wonders and wildlife. Plant life and the animal ecosystem thrive in a mountainous climate vitally charged with moisture.
From shoreline to timberline, the natural world beckons the venturesome. Hiking trails abound; day trips and several-night stays are easy
to arrange, given a little planning. U.S. Forest Service Ranger Districts
offer advice for outings that suit your interests. Local outfitters and
rental businesses can equip you with everything you need, from apparel to boats and from transport to fuels. Complement your hikes
or cabin stays with saltwater fishing or kayaking and you’ve achieved
the best of both natural worlds on Prince of Wales Island.
Mining was a pioneer industry in our area—as here at Salt Chuck Mine.
VESTIGES OF INDUSTRY OFFER
LENSES INTO DEVELOPMENT
Salteries and canneries on Prince of Wales Island were among the
earliest in Alaska after the so-called "Great Land" was purchased
from Russia in 1867. Little remains of the glory days when steamdriven freighters tied to the island’s docks to take on thousands of
cases of salmon, but isolated remnants can be seen.
Mining of metals and marble was an economic boon as early as the
19th century. Historic Salt Chuck Mine provides a glimpse of this era.
Logging boomed in the mid-1900s and drove the local economy for
decades. Thorne Bay’s immense log grapple that welcomes visitors
is well worth seeing to understand the immense scale of machinery
used in logging and processing timber.
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CATCHING
Talk about your great fishing!
Angling in saltwater and
fresh water is amazing here.
You’ll want to tell somebody right away
about your salmon fishing charter. But don’t
linger on the phone. Get your hook back in the water.
Charter skippers can set you up with a saltwater day trip. All five species of Pacific Ocean
salmon are available during spring and summer.
Halibut lurk in cold, deep waters around the
island.
Lodges with fishing guides offer several-day
packages. Lodging styles range broadly, from
world-class plush to down-home rustic. Experienced guides working out of lodges or independently can take you trolling for big king salmon
offshore or flyfishing for salmon and trout on
clear island streams.
Up here, the “other white meat” is several species of bottomfish. Halibut weighing in at 150
pounds or better are caught here, but local folks
know that flatfish in the 20- to 50-pound range
are easier to land and make for better eating. A
variety of Pacific cod species and rockfish species fills out the chase—and fills a lot of coolers.
Do-it-yourselfers can reach good fishing on
saltwater or inland freshwater off the extensive
road network. Lakes offer good fishing for cutthroat trout, salmon and Dolly Varden. Some
lakes are close to roads; others are accessible
by floatplane, by boat or by foot above ocean
estuaries.
Dime-bright steelhead run into streams in early
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TAYLOR MURRAY
or variety of species, season length and
surroundings, some of Alaska’s best fishing
is on and around Prince of Wales Island.
Flyfishing is excellent on the island’s many
streams and lakes. Sea-run species such
as Dolly Varden and steelhead add to the
salmon-angling opportunities. This mother
takes her infant on a summer fishing trip.
spring and fall. Dolly Varden and
rainbow trout also make their way
into rivers and creeks.
Fishing licenses are available from
sporting goods stores, fuel sellers,
some lodges and online at
www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license.
907-755-2626
Fish & Game web site
provides finfish info
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game
web site has helpful fishing information.
An in-season column has statistics on
fishing and tips for anglers in fresh water
and saltwater. Click “Prince of Wales
Island” in the text or on the region map.
www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.
cfm?adfg=SportByAreaSoutheast.main
WAYNE BENNER
FISHING
FISHING
CHART
TAMARA BUOY
The table shows the general
availability of game fish on and
around Prince of Wales Island
SALT WATER
King salmon / chinooks
Sockeye salmon / reds
Coho salmon / silvers
Chum salmon / dogs
Pink salmon / humpies
Halibut
Dolly Varden
Hooligan
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King salmon
Sockeye salmon
Coho salmon
Chum salmon
Pink salmon
Dolly Varden
Grayling
Steelhead trout
Rainbow trout
Cutthroat trout
Brook trout
Hooligan
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The necessities of human survival … Alaska style
Have it all at Shelter Cove Lodge.
Guided fishing. Oceanfront lodging.
Fine dining. Full beverage service.
RV space. Open all year.
888-826-FISH
907-826-2939
www.sheltercovelodge.com
Dave@sheltercovelodge.com
CRAIG
ALASKA
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SHARON BROSAMLE
Staff and volunteers pose on ocean net pens where salmon grow, pre-release.
HATCHERY BOOSTS SALMON RUNS
Prince of Wales Hatchery Association Inc. operates hatcheries with a
heritage back to 1897, when Alaska's second hatchery was set up near
Klawock to augment natural salmon runs.
Now operating hatcheries along Klawock River and at Port St.
Nicholas, the private nonprofit releases about 5 million young coho
(silver) salmon and about 600,000 young chinooks (kings) each
year. Returning adult fish, caught by sport and commercial fishers,
improve the economy and boost subsistence harvests.
The hatchery is on the Hollis-Klawock highway. Visitors are welcome
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Free tours are available in summer. The
hatchery has an aquarium and gift shop.
FISH DERBY PAYS CASH PRIZES
Lucky salmon anglers and even ticket buyers who never wet a
hook can win in the annual Craig-Klawock King Salmon Derby.
Ticket sales spin off cash prizes and contribute thousands of
dollars to Prince of Wales Hatchery king and coho production.
The derby is split into two contests, running May 1-June 30 and
July 1-Aug. 15. Monthly prizes range from $2,000 for the
biggest fish to $500 for third place.
Every ticket buyer is entered into a
drawing for a $10,000 grand prize.
The drawing occurs at the Hatchery
Fund-Raising Dinner in Craig near
the end of August.
Tickets are $35 per person or $100 per family and are good for
both derbies. Tickets are available at the Klawock River hatchery
business office; Black Bear Store; Log Cabin Sporting Goods;
Petro Marine Services; J.T. Brown’s Store; Alaska Gifts; Prince
of Wales Chamber of Commerce; and Davies-Barry Insurance.
Tickets may also be available at some fishing lodges.
PUBLIC DOCKS SERVE VISITORS
Coffman Cove has public floats. Craig has three harbors; more
than 200 slips can be hot-berthed and vessels up to 125 feet can be
accommodated with advance notice. Services include water; power;
waste disposal; restrooms and showers; and used-oil disposal. The office
is staffed daily and monitors VHF 16. False Island launch has two ramps.
Hollis has small public floats. Hydaburg has state public floats and
moorage. Kasaan has public floats. Klawock harbor has float moorage
and a haulout. Naukati Bay has a private float with limited moorage.
Point Baker and Port Protection on the north end have small statemaintained floats for tie-up of visiting vessels. Thorne Bay has two
harbors with spaces for travelers. Services include water; power; waste
disposal; restrooms; showers; wi-fi and a boat grid. Whale Pass moorage
is private.
HARBORMASTERS (area code 907)
Coffman Cove 329-2233
Craig 826-3404
Hydaburg 285-3761
Kasaan 542-2212
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Klawock 755-2260
Naukati Bay 629-4205
Point Baker 559-2204
Port Protection 489-2241
Thorne Bay 965-4138
Whale Pass 846-5321
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HUNTS
Black-tailed deer and black bears are prime prey
CHELSIE HOBART
Prince of Wales Island is a world-class hunting destination,
Black bear season runs Sept. 1 to June 30. Drawing permits
known for trophy Sitka black-tailed deer, large black bears and
are required for nonresident hunters not using guides. Mature
outstanding waterfowl opportunities.
boars are pursued in spring as they forage after hibernating.
Bear hides must be sealed by state-appointed sealers. Before
Deer season starts in August and runs through December.
June 1, meat, hide and skull must be salvaged.
Residents and nonresidents may take as many as
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four deer. Hunters work alpine areas early in the
Waterfowl hunting runs Sept. 16 to Dec. 31.
hunting regulations, go to Saltwater marshes and upland fresh water are
season and hunt the rut in November. A blacktailed buck yields about 50 pounds of meat.
www.wildlife.alaska.gov good bets for ducks and geese.
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VIEWING
CHELSIE HOBART
WILDLIFE
From roadside to ridgeline and from deep ocean to shoreline, the island provides marvelous views
of wild creatures. These black-tailed deer bucks move in spectacular silhouette along a rocky summit.
THE EYES
HAVE IT
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Beavers thrive
on lakes and
ponds in many
areas of the
island. Black
bears by the
hundreds enjoy
summer’s
salmon returns,
feasting along
rushing streams.
These sea lions
waddled ashore
to congregate in
the sun. You’re
also likely to see
harbor seals,
particularly if
you go boating.
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WAYNE BENNER
Our rain forest ecosystem and clean, cold sea
are prodigiously productive. Life flourishes
here—and not only in the form of 150-foot
trees. Wildlife is abundant, from the tiniest
voles in the forest and sculpins in tide pools,
to bears and killer whales atop the food chain.
Binoculars and zoom lenses are part of your
basic packing list.
Native Sitka black-tailed deer are common
along roads and in alpine country. Black bears
may be seen foraging after hibernating; they’re
found along salmon streams by midsummer.
Watchful boaters and quiet kayakers are sure
to see sea lions on rocks or in protected coves
and lagoons. Harbor seals and sea otters are also
numerous. There’s nothing like the excitement
of observing humpback whales and orcas, or
killer whales. They frequent our food-rich waters each summer. Enjoy these marine mammals
from a distance; they’re federally protected and
we try not to disturb them as they go about
their summer visits to Prince of Wales Island.
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Wild lands. Wild sea.
Spectacular wildlife.
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Otters abound—afloat and ashore
Sea otters such as the pair in the top photo spend most every hour of their
lives in the ocean and subsist mostly on shellfish. The river otter in the lower
photo, by contrast, dens up for shelter and forages in streams and tide pools.
Unlike their marine cousins, river otters are agile on rocks and riversides.
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Fishing
Bear viewing is excellent,
but use safety precautions
Hundreds of black
bears live on Prince
of Wales Island.
Ursus americanus
is busy during
spring and summer
and is commonly
seen along salmon
streams or gorging
on wild berries in
forested uplands.
See the article on bears
Brown bears don’t
at Dog Salmon Fish Pass on 23.
live on the island.
Check the Wildlife Stops guide on 26.
The black bears that
live here are large, compared to other North American black
bears, partly because they don’t have to contend with brown
bears for habitat and food.
n As you hike, make noise to avoid surprising bears.
n Never get between a sow bear and her cubs.
n Keep food in closed containers. Avoid cooking smelly, fatty
foods.
n Sleep a good distance away from your food, foodpreparation equipment and clothing that has food scents.
n Don’t crowd bears: give them a wide comfort zone.
n Don’t fish where bears are fishing. Watch them briefly
from a distance if you like, but fish elsewhere.
n Clean fish in strong currents that disperse the waste.
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Follow some basic rules to safely share the island with bears:
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A FINE ARRAY OF FEATHERED LIFE
IS SEEN ON AND OVER THE ISLAND
ll sorts of birds are seen on and above Prince of Wales Island, where the
combination of temperate rain forest, wetlands and abundant sea life makes
life easy for numerous species. Some, such as bald eagles, blue herons and ravens,
are year-round residents. Geese, swans and ducks visit here on migratory journeys
and some choose to overwinter in protected bays. Rufous hummingbirds arrive in
April from as far away as Texas and Mexico, and spend the summer with us.
Several species of owls and hawks inhabit the woods; a sighting is a rare pleasure.
Kingfishers and loons frequent inland lakes. Cormorants are showy sea birds,
spreading their wings to dry atop pilings and stumps.
Our wilds provide ample resources and long days, perfect conditions for birds'
feeding and breeding. For best viewing, use high-powered binoculars and study
up on the birds’ habits and habitats. Know their feeding routines. Move quietly
and enjoy the feathered feature.
Robert H. Armstrong’s Guide to the Birds of Alaska is a good companion for
birdwatching.
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ROBERT SPENCER INGMAN
ROBERT SPENCER INGMAN
The Prince of Wales spruce grouse is a tree dweller. This male perches in a hemlock.
Our forest, wetlands and ocean provide habitat for scores of year-round and migratory bird species.
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Birds
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE
Spend time on the
ocean and you might
see a bald eagle snatch
a meal from the water.
Sandhill cranes, such
as this pair, stop here
on their way to Interior
Alaska for the summer.
Great blue herons
are handsome yearround residents and
forage amid rocks and
tide pools. Barrow’s
goldeneye ducks visit
island shores in winter.
The black-bellied
plover and other
wading birds rest and
feed here on their way
to the arctic.
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INHABITING
CAROLYN CHAPMAN
Unlike the carving of a totem pole, the raising of a pole is the work of many
hands. Residents of Klawock added several poles to their totem park in 2013.
CAROLYN CHAPMAN
NATIVE CULTURE
Ancient ways and present-day practices
are linked in the island’s Native peoples
Natives of this region lived in family and
clan groups and took summer’s plenty
for winter’s provisions. They gathered
each winter in village clan houses on
beaches. Tall totem poles faced the sea
and told creation myths, recounted
historical events or honored ancestors.
Totem poles are the best-known art form
of Northwest Coast peoples. Artists for
thousands of years used tools of bone,
shell and steel to evoke stories from
Archaeologists have dated artifacts found on this island to as much
cedar trees. There’s also richness in other arts: carved-wood and fur
as 10,300 years before the present. Natives’ oral literature tells of
headpieces for ceremonial occasions; intricate weavings of cedar
creation and outlines a civilization in balance with nature in this
bark and spruce root in baskets and hats;
prolific place.
and felt robes with buttons of abalone
Tlingit people were first to settle Prince
and bone. Dancing and songs also carry
of Wales Island and nearby islands. This
the culture forward.
The lucky visitor comes when a clan or
most wide-ranging of Southeast Alaskan
family is having a potlatch, or celebratribes was adept at trade with inland
tion; the display of regalia is stunning.
Natives and with Haida and Tsimshian
peoples. Haidas are thought to have
During your visit, see totem parks in
established permanent settlements on
Kasaan, Klawock and Hydaburg. HealPrince of Wales Island in the 1700s;
ing Heart Totem is visible as you enter
Craig on the highway.
they came from Haida Gwaii (formerly
Queen Charlotte Islands) of B.C.’s
Shoreline rocks bear ancient petroglyphs,
This shoreside rock bears arduously incised marks that
northern coast. Alaskan Haidas merged
or rock carvings, hundreds of years old.
are hundreds of years old. Such petroglyphs are not
five villages at Hydaburg in 1911.
They are strictly protected as enduring
identified on public maps; that’s to protect them.
cultural legacies.
AMY MARSHALL
The first people to inhabit this area lived in a land of
plenty touching a sea of plenty. For thousands of years,
that combination supported a rich subsistence and allowed
unique artistic expressions to flourish.
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Totems are the most prominent,
but not the only Northwest Coast
art seen on the island
MAEVE TAYLOR
Traditional arts include more facets than just totem poles for
Alaska Native peoples. These Haidas wear button blanket
robes made from felt and hats woven from tree fiber—regalia
worn for ceremonies and traditional dancing. While you’re
visiting, ask around about opportunities to see Alaska Native
culture. Check our events calendar on page 30.
Each totem pole project starts with a carver’s heritage and
unique vision, and ends with a communal pole raising. You
can see artists at work in carving sheds on the island.
otem poles on the island record stories of Alaska Natives
of long ago. Now they challenge young atists to continue a
world-renowned tradition.
When Alaska Native artists are at work in carving sheds in
Kasaan, Klawock and Hydaburg, visitors are welcome to stop in.
It’s a great opportunity to discover this rich art form firsthand.
Traditionally, poles carved in cedar were commissioned by families to display success or to celebrate important events. A pole
carved in naturally decay-resistant cedar might endure a century
before falling, the venerable wood reclaimed by the forest that
gave rise to a stately tree.
Many poles you see today were carved in the 1930s, when artists
in a federal Civilian Conservation Corps project replicated older
poles from Alsaka Native villages in order to preserve a cultural
lineage. The newest poles are carved on commission by younger
artists and tell new tales. Eleven new totem poles have been
raised in Klawock since 2005 and eight in Hydaburg in the last
several years.
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TONGASS National Forest
Welcome!
IF YOU’RE EXPLORING THE GREAT OUTDOORS ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND,
CHANCES ARE YOU’RE IN THE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
What does the Tongass National Forest mean to you?
n You are in the largest national forest in the country, spanning 500 miles and nearly 17 million acres.
n Prince of Wales Island offers 2 million acres of forests, mountains, streams and bays for your adventures.
n Catch a beautiful fish in a stream, thanks to Forest Service restoration efforts to improve fish habitat.
n Purchase wood products from local mills and businesses—products that started with harvests in Forest Service timber sales.
n Find a home within the Tongass at a public-use cabin or a favorite picnic area.
n Find your dream job by volunteering with the Forest Service.
n Get more information about your Tongass National Forest programs from the ranger districts on Prince of Wales Island.
Craig Ranger District
907-826-3271
504 9th Street
Craig, AK 99921
Thorne Bay Ranger District
907-828-3304
1312 Federal Way, Sandy Beach Road
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
New on Prince of Wales Island
Seaside Picnic Area
Enjoy a meal and a peaceful
setting in the forest and return
to your lodging every night. Visit
the new Seaside picnic site in
Coffman Cove to watch sea life
while you picnic or relax beside
a fire.
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BEN WALKER
The forest isn’t defined just by trees. This salmon coming home to spawn is also a forest user. The professionals
who manage the nation’s largest national forest consider broad-based natural systems and manage for multiple
uses. Areas from fish habitat to timber production are integrated into management, along with community life,
archaeology and recreation.
BARTH HAMBERG
Fireweed blooms on a Prince of Wales
Island mountain slope. The largest
national forest offers millions of
square miles of beautiful sights and
compelling wildlife, and a big part of it
is on Prince of Wales Island.
Memorial Beach
Camping Shelter
Salmon Lake
Historic Cabin
No reservations or fees at the
new three-sided camping
shelter at Memorial Beach.
Watch passing whales in
Sumner Strait or the flashing
aurora borealis above you.
Listen to waves crash on the
beach as you lie beside a hot
woodstove with a dry roof
over your head. This shelter
was built in 2012 by students
from the Southeast Island
School District.
The oldest cabin on Prince
of Wales, built in 1937, is
newly renovated for your
wilderness camping
adventure. This cabin offers
a quiet setting on a lake
deep in the Karta River
Wilderness.
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Underground wonders
bring in speleotourists
Welcome to
El Capitan Cave draws more than a
thousand visitors each summer for guided tours.
WHAle PASS
W E L C H MAN C A B I N
or a unique Alaskan experience, tour under the forest. A geologic treasure 400 million years in the making lies beneath your
feet. Caves, sinkholes and pits have formed a vast karst landscape—
weathered limestone bedrock. El Capitan Cave, the largest of more
than 500 caves on the island, offers a trip back in time.
The cave is about a three-hour drive from Thorne Bay. Note that major construction on Forest Highway 43 is causing long delays; traffic
is allowed on a limited schedule. (Call 907-828-3304 for updates.)
The cave is also accessible by floatplane and by boat; a short walk
from El Capitan Passage leads to the cave.
On your tour, you’ll meet Forest Service guides at the cave interpretive site. After a short talk about the formation and mapping
of the cave and important scientific discoveries, pick out a helmet,
headlamp and flashlight—then climb. The trail zigzags through the
forest with rest stops along the way. At the deck at the cave, guides
go over cave safety and everyone turns on headlamps. The first 50
feet of the passage squeezes between boulders and a low ceiling; the
cave then opens out. The floor can be slippery; wear sturdy shoes or
boots with good traction. The temperature in the cave is in the low
40s. The tour goes about 500 feet into the cave. Your guides provide
you with information about cave formation, speleothems (cave features), cave biology and fossil finds; questions are welcome.
You can explore Beaver Falls Karst Interpretive Trail and Cavern
Lake Cave on your own. They’re identified as trails near El Cap Cave
on the centerfold map.
Visit El Capitan Cave
The U.S. Forest Service provides a free, two-hour interpretive tour
of El Capitan Cave from May to September. Make reservations with
Thorne Bay Ranger District two days ahead; call 907-828-3304.
n Maximum group size is six people. n Minimum age is 7 years; no
child carriers. n Equipment: at least one flashlight per person; extra
batteries; sturdy footgear, preferably waterproof (rubber boots work
best); warm clothing, including gloves (temperature averages 40°F; it’s
wet and, in places, muddy); hardhat (provided by the Forest Service).
The cave presents some steep and difficult areas, where walking is
strenuous. The trail to the cave is mostly boardwalk, with 370 stairs.
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TRAILS
USFS enhances
recreation options
RECREATION AREAS
Sarkar Picnic Area renovations in spring
2014 include a picnic shelter; a new
outhouse; improved parking; and an
improved beach for launching canoes.
MAEVE TAYLOR
A picnic area at Luck Lake will be built in
spring 2014; it will offer a picnic shelter;
an outhouse; parking; improved lake
access; and a trail to Luck Creek.
Forest Service trails trace Tongass National
Forest lands. Consult the trail guide on
this page to find a good fit for your feet.
Adventures afoot await you
VICTORIA HOUSER
About 70 miles of developed trails on the island provide a variety of vistas and terrains,
with varying levels of difficulty.
Explore winter trails on snowshoes or skis. Balls Lake Trail is a flat and scenic loop for
snowshoeing. Cutthroat Road, 19 Mile Road, and Indian Creek Road—all gated to ensure
non-motorized use—offer excellent cross-country skiing and great views. The top of One
Duck Trail is good for backcountry skiing.
Boat to Canoe Point Trail for a quarter-mile hike to a beautiful waterfall.
The renovated One Duck Trail (pictured above)
is a steep hike with superb views. The trail
summits at a three-sided shelter beside alpine
muskeg.
Canoe routes offer adventurers pathways into
wilder parts. Honker Divide Canoe Route is a
challenging 33-mile paddle on rivers and lakes.
Sarkar Lakes Canoe Route is a slightly easier
15-mile loop on small lakes.
For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/
activity/tongass/recreation/hiking,
or call 907-826-3271.
The web site of the independent organization
SeaTrails has maps and tips for hiking, biking and
Sarkar Lake Canoe Route
paddling. Visit www.seatrails.org.
A new three-sided camping shelter goes
up in early summer 2014 at Winter Harbor in partnership with Southeast Island
School District. The shelter will include
bunks and a woodstove.
Forest Service interpreters are working
on five interpretive kiosks for 2014 at
recreation sites on main roads. Signage
includes information on site-specific
recreational opportunities; natural and
cultural history; and our communities.
TRAILS
Sunnahae Mountain Trail near Craig
will be renovated to the halfway point
in summer 2014. This steep hike offers
views of Craig and the surrounding
ocean and islands.
Interpretive signage goes up at Salt
Chuck Historic Mine in summer 2014. A
half-mile trail allows visitors to explore
the outer workings of the mine, which
operated from 1906 to 1941.
A Forest Service Youth Conservation
crew began work in 2013 on the Hollis
to Harris Trail. Work continues in 2014.
The trail traverses 6 miles of forest and
streams. The trail begins just beyond the
Hollis Community Picnic Area and ends
at Harris River Trail.
New all-terrain vehicle trails are near
Thorne Bay (Boy Scout ATV Trail) and on
the Polk Road (12 Mile ATV Trail).
USFS trails TRAIL NAME / DISTANCE IN MILES / AVERAGE WALKING TIME / RELATIVE DIFFICULTY / NEAREST MAIN ROAD
Balls Lake Trail / 3.5 mi / 3 hours/ more difficult / Thorne Bay Highway
Beaver Falls Karst Trail / 1.0 mi / 45 min / easy / FH 43 (Forest Highway 43)
Big Lake Fish Pass / .05 mi / 10 min / easy / Sandy Beach Road
Cable Creek Fish Pass / .05 mi / 10 min / easy / Hydaburg Highway
Canoe Point Trail / .25 mi / 15 min / more difficult / No road access, Trocadero Bay
Cavern Lake Trail / .1 mi / 10 min / easy hiking / 2700 Road near Whale Pass
Deweyville Trail / .7 mi / 45 min / more difficult / FH 43
Dog Salmon Fish Pass / .2 mi / 10 min / easy / Polk Road
El Capitan Cave Trail / .25 mi / 45 min / most difficult / 1500 Road off FH 43
Harris River Interpretive Area and
Harris River Access Trail / 1.3 mi / 1.5 hours / difficult / Hollis Highway
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Honker Divide Canoe Route / 33 mi / 3-5 days / most difficult / Coffman Cove Road
Karta Wilderness Trail / 5.5 mi / 4.5 hours / more difficult / No road access, Kasaan Bay
Kegan Lake Trail / .5 mi / 30 min / more difficult / No road access, Moira Sound
One Duck Trail / 1.25 mi / 2 hours / most difficult / Hydaburg Highway
Red Bay Lake Trail / .75 mi / 45 min / more difficult / FH 43
Salmon Bay Lake Trail / 1.5 mi / 1.5 hours / most difficult / No road access, Salmon Bay
Salt Chuck Trail / .75 mi / 1 hour / more difficult / 2030 Road off Thorne Bay Road
Sarkar Lakes Canoe Route / 15 mi / 2-3 days / more difficult / FH 43
Shipley Bay Trail / .75 mi / 45 min / most difficult / No road access, Shipley Bay
Sunnahae Mountain Trail / 1 mi / 1.5 hours / most difficult / Craig Highway
Trocadero Trail / 1.3 mi / 1 hour / more difficult / Hydaburg Highway
Twenty Mile Spur Trail / 3.0 mi / 1.5 hours / easy / Hollis Highway
Public cabins and
campsites offer
rustic getaways
Cabins
The U.S. Forest Service has 19 public-use cabins
on Prince of Wales Island. Cabins can be rented for
up to 14 nights. Cabin user fees range from $25 to
$45 per night.
All the cabins offer special
settings. You might drive
to a cabin perched on the
edge of the ocean. Another cabin will be accessible
by rowboat across a lake. Alpine cabins are accessible only by floatplane. Each cabin offers unique
sights: leaping whales or soaring rocky cliffs, giant
cedars or a stream overflowing with salmon. See
the table below for accessibility.
MAEVE TAYLOR
Camp for $8 a night at a quiet campground in a
tent or RV. Eagles Nest Campground offers private,
wooded sites beside a beautiful lake and adjoining 3-mile hiking trail. Harris River Campground’s
secluded sites feature mountain views and nearby
river fishing opportunities.
CABIN
SITE
Cabins in the forest are perfect
settings for rest and reading—but your
stay may also include fishing and hiking.
VIA
ROAD
VIA ROAD &
F.S. ROWBOAT
VIA
BOAT
VIA
FLOATPLANE
CABIN
SITE
12 Mile
Point Amagura
Barnes Lake
Red Bay Lake
Black Bear
Salmon Bay Lake
(canoe)
+ 2 mi hike
VIA ROAD &
F.S. ROWBOAT
VIA
BOAT
VIA
FLOATPLANE
(.75 mi hike / 1 mi row)
Sarkar Lake
Staney Creek
Sweetwater Lake
Karta River
Trollers Cove
Kegan Cove
Kegan Creek
VIA
ROAD
Shipley Bay
Josephine Lake
Karta Lake
For information online, go to www.fs.usda.gov/
activity/tongass/recreation/camping-cabins.
Salmon Lake
Control Lake
Honker Lake
Check the centerfold map for locations of public
cabins and campgrounds. Reservations are
required for USFS cabins. Browse at
www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.
+ .5 mi hike
FISH PASS PROVIDES A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT BEARS
To see black bears in their natural habitat, visit the Dog Salmon Fish
Pass wildlife viewing area. This summer gathering place
for bears is on Forest Road 2100 (Polk Road) about 12
miles from the Hydaburg Highway turnoff (Highway 913)
toward Polk Inlet. It’s about a two-hour drive from Craig.
n Keep very quiet approaching the platform and on the platform—
the number one rule. Bears at this site are not habituated to humans.
This wildlife viewing area offers excellent opportunities to
watch from a safe, elevated vantage as black bears feed on salmon.
Fish aggregate in the pool below the platform, making easy pickings
for bears. Pack a camera and rain gear and make a trip out to the Fish
Pass for a couple of hours of quiet wildlife viewing.
n Have cameras out and ready. Unzipping bags and digging
through them can frighten bears away.
WILDLIFE VIEWING POINTERS
n Visit when salmon are running – generally late July
through August. When there are no fish at the fish pass,
there are no bears.
n Avoid using strong perfumes and colognes. Rangers have
watched bears sniffing the air and running off before perfumed
guests even got to the platform.
n Practice “leave no trace” principles and pack out what you bring in.
n No food or drinks at the platform.
n Approaching wildlife can be dangerous. Remember that bears are
wild animals and are unpredictable. Although generally not aggressive, black bears weigh as much as 400 pounds and can run as fast as
30 mph in short bursts. View wildlife from a safe distance.
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ENJOYING
ISLAND SITES & EXCITEMENT
USE THE PHOTOGRAPHS, ARTICLES AND ADS IN THIS VISITOR GUIDE
AS YOU PENCIL IN AN UNFORGETTABLE ITINERARY. SOME SUGGESTIONS ...
nFly in a small plane to the island and set down on water or on the Klawock runway
nDrive one of Alaska’s Scenic Byways; we have a dozen of them!
nWatch salmon leap from churning water in an anadromous stream (home to sea-run fish)
nWatch a bear catching salmon in one of those many clear, cold streams
nWalk the Hatchery Creek Trail to the scenic falls and have lunch in Coffman Cove
TAMARA BUOY
nPractice Alaskan-style subsistence: Get out to pick berries or mushrooms
nRent an SUV and drive north for a picnic or a campout at Memorial Beach
nBuy an island souvenir at a gift shop or the Farmer's Market
nStop at the Klawock River Hatchery, take a tour and feed the young fish nRecord, in your Alaska log, a bird you have never seen elsewhere
nTake a leisurely ride on a ferry, the “poor man's cruise ship”
nGet “Tongass Tennis Shoes” (rubber boots) and outdoor gear for a rain forest trek
nGet into the forest and explore an old gravel logging road
nVisit one of the island's three totem parks
nBag a Sitka black-tailed deer with a camera or a rifle (in season, of course)
TAYLOR MURRAY
nWalk the Kasaan trail to the oldest standing Haida long house in the U.S.
nPicnic at Craig’s ball park and explore a unique scene on a spit at the edge of town
nWatch a master carver working on a totem pole in a carving shed
nBeachcomb for driftwood and flotsam at Sandy Beach or on another island shoreline
nCatch a cutthroat trout and cook it for lunch
nBoat or fly to Canoe Point and hike to the waterfall
nSee fish being unloaded from commercial fishing boats
HANNAH BAZINET
nParticipate in the Prince of Wales Island International Marathon and Half Marathon
nHike a trail and learn more about the Tongass National Forest, the nation’s largest
nTour a world-class cave
nFish saltwater and fresh water and use the checklist below to mark off your catches
SALTWATER
●KING SALMON
●COHO SALMON
●PINK SALMON
●CHUM SALMON
●SOCKEYE SALMON
BOTTOMFISH
●YELLOW-EYE ROCKFISH
●HALIBUT
FRESHWATER
●STEELHEAD
●CUTTHROAT TROUT
●RAINBOW TROUT
●DOLLY VARDEN
LYNSEY MILLER
B. SHARPE
nKayak or canoe in our saltwater estuaries
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Place names in our area
speak for centuries of
Natives and explorers
Prince of Wales Island took on that name before 1800, during
one of many waves of exploration by Europeans. The island
and surrounding islands were first settled by Tlingit and
Haida tribes—members of the Northwest Coast ethnic group.
Archaeologists date the human presence here to more than
10,300 years ago. The first people
in the region are believed to have
been descendants of migrating
Asians. Place names in Tlingit and
Haida tongues are prominent
throughout Southeast.
Spaniards came in the 1770s,
charting shorelines and naming
islands, inlets and waterways.
Capt. George Vancouver, a British
explorer, visited in 1793 on the HMS Discovery. He named this
island for George, Prince of Wales, the son and heir of King
George III. Russians owned Alaska until 1867 and their legacy is
heard in geographic names and residents’ surnames.
Transient logging and mining camps have been here since the
1800s. Commercial fishing brought permanent settlements. A
trading post and salmon saltery were established in Klawock, a
Tlingit summer fish camp, in 1868. Alaska’s first cannery was built
there in 1878.
A totem park. A traditional clan house. And more.
A friendly villAge welcome
mix exploration, recreation and home comforts
in the historic village of Kasaan on Kasaan Bay.
Three double-occupancy rooms near The beach and oTher scenic and recreaTional siTes.
addiTional new cabins are being consTrucTed. ask for availabiliTy when you call us.
Two chevy suburbans are also available for renT. call 907-542-2230 for booking.
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WILDLIFE STOPS!
Good places to view wild creatures
NUMBERED SITES ARE MARKED ON THE CENTERFOLD MAP
1 Stretches of Sandy Beach Road overlook Clarence Strait, a feeding area for humpback and killer whales, harbor seals and Steller sea lions.
Sitka black-tailed deer are often seen along the road. Trumpeter swans stop at Ratz Harbor estuary in fall. Sandy Beach Picnic Grounds is a good place
to see great blue herons, bald eagles and harbor seals, and offers tidepools and sand dollars at low tide. 2 Gravelly Creek has a run of salmon
in August and September, attracting black bears; evening is the best time to see them. Sitka black-tailed deer roam here. Watch for bald eagles, redbreasted sapsuckers and summer migratory birds. Gravelly Creek is near milepost 4 on Thorne Bay Road on the way to Klawock.
3 Balls Lake near the center of the island may have waterfowl in the lake. The forest provides cover and food for black-tailed deer and black bears.
Bald eagles are seen all year. Balls Lake is near milepost 16 on Thorne Bay Road heading west. A flat 2.25-mile trail loops the lake.
4 Up to 50 trumpeter swans have been seen at Big Salt Lake between October and January. Migrating swans spend days to a few weeks; some
swans overwinter. Winter storms sometimes drive in bufflehead ducks, Barrow’s goldeneyes and others. Big Salt Lake is accessible along Big Salt
Lake Road from mileposts 8 to 11. 5 At Prince of Wales Hatchery, coho and sockeye salmon in Klawock River attract bears, especially in
August. River otters follow the salmon; bald eagles perch in trees. Early morning is the best time. The hatchery is at milepost 9 on the Klawock-Hollis
highway. 6 Waters near Craig attract marine mammals and sea birds. Sea otters secure themselves in kelp beds and eat shellfish. Humpback
whales swim and dive near shore. Harbor seals and sea lions explore coves. Great blue herons fish on shorelines. Cormorants spread wings to dry.
Rhinoceros auklets, rare in Southeast Alaska, are seen here, along with other sea birds. Boat tours leave Craig’s harbor. 7 Salmon run into Cable
Creek Fishpass from late July to late August. A viewing platform on the boardwalk is a good viewing site. Black bears gorge on salmon. River otters
chase salmon upstream. Cable Creek Fishpass is near milepost 13 on the road to Hydaburg. 8 Waterfowl and mammals visit the Twelve Mile Estuary throughout the year. Look for Sitka black-tailed
deer and black bears at the water’s edge or near the road. Sandhill cranes come to the area in the spring. Other migratory birds stop here in the spring and fall to rest and feed before continuing their
journey. 9 Black bears and bald eagles are drawn to the Dog Salmon Fishpass by pink and chum (commonly called “dog”) salmon runs that occur between late July and early September. The fish
pass is at the outlet of Dog Salmon Creek on the west shore of Polk Inlet, an ideal spot for salmon spawning. This is one of the most popular bear viewing sites on Prince of Wales, with good chances to
spot a bear when the salmon run is high. 10 The estuary at Staney Creek attracts Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, black bears, harbor seals and river otters in summer; wildlife is densest during a
salmon run in September. Loons and other waterfowl can be seen. Look for the sign for Staney Creek near milepost 28 on the North Prince of Wales Road. 11 At Sarkar Lakes area, see wildlife from land
or boat. In July, Sarkar Rapids bursts with sockeye salmon, attracting black bears and harbor seals. In spring, lakeside plants emerge ahead of other island vegetation, drawing Sitka black-tailed deer and
black bears. Bald eagles are seen all year. Paddle Sarkar Lakes Trail: lakes and streams linked by boardwalk portages. Sarkar Rapids are about 5 miles north of Naukati Road junction on North Prince of
Wales Road. 12 Animal sightings are rare at El Capitan Cave, but there is abundant wildlife sign. River otter tracks are sometimes visible. Small organisms live on rocks and in pools. Bears have used
the cave for thousands of years. A 370-step staircase leads to the cave entrance and the U.S. Forest Service runs free guided cave tours all summer (reservations required). 13 Memorial Beach on
Sumner Strait is used by marine mammals and sea birds to reach feeding areas in Clarence Strait. The blows of humpback whales and dorsal fins of killer whales may be seen; harbor seals and Steller sea
lions stay closer to shore. Cormorants, rhinoceros auklets, buffleheads, and other birds visit in summer. Sitka black-tailed deer and black bears might be seen on the beach. On Forest Service Road 20860, a
trail leads from the parking area to the beach. — Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game / www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=trails.coastal_trail
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Hydaburg
Kasaan
Klawock
58
78 76
66
55 88 32
55 54
Craig
62
0
78
31 42
54
7 108 51
43 73
El Capitan
58 78
0
94 106 82
71 30 33
71 11
Hollis
78 31
94
0
32
70
23 124 67
59 89
76 42 106 32
0
82
35 136 79
71 101
Kasaan
66 54
82
70 82
0
49 108 55
23 77
Klawock
55
71
23 35
49
0 101 44
38 66
Lab Bay
88 108 30 124 136 108 101 0
63 101 41
Naukati Bay
32 51
33
67 79
55
44 63
0
Thorne Bay
55 43
71
59 71
23
38 101 44
0
66
Whale Pass
54 73
11
89 101 77
66 41 27
66
0
7
44 27
B. SHARPE
Use this table to
gauge distances
on your travels.
To find out about
fuel, groceries
and services
available in
towns on the
island, check
the community
profiles starting
on page 34.
Towns on our thousand miles
of ocean shoreline are linked by
roads through the mountainous
spine of the nation’s thirdlargest island. You can easily
witness a golden sunset in one
harbor and the next day set up
a new camp along a cove on the
other side of the island.
BECKY BAIZEMORE
Hydaburg
Whale Pass
Hollis
62
Thorne Bay
El Capitan
0
Naukati Bay
Craig
Labouchere Bay
Coffman Cove
Coffman Cove
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Events calendar
EVENT
SPECIAL EVENTS
March 28 & 29
April 22
May 24
June 21
July 21 to 26
Aug. 1, 2 & 3
Aug. 9 & 10
Aug. 16
Oct. 18
Nov. 21
Call for dates
Beachcomber Fun Fair & Whalefest
Earth Day Celebration
Marathon / Half-Marathon
Crab Celebration
Cultural Camp
Thorne Bay Days
“By the Sea” Arts & Seafood Festival
Annual Fund Raiser/Farmer’s Market
H.O.P.E. Women Who Rock Dinner
Deer Celebration & Cultural Exchange
Sockeye Festival
FISHING DERBIES & DAYS
April 15 to Aug. 14
May 1 to June 30
June 1 to Aug. 31
Early June July 1 to Aug. 15
July 3
July 3 & 4
Fishing Derby
King Salmon Fishing Derby
Halibut Derby
Kid’s Fishing Day Fishing Derby
Silver Salmon Tournament
Kid’s Fishing Derby
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
July 3 & 4
July 4
July 4
July 4
July 4
July 4th Celebration & Kid’s Fishing Derby
July 4th Parade / Events / Fireworks
July 4th Celebration
Skunk Cabbage Festival / Ax Throw / Auction
July 4th BBQ at the church
OTHER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
First Saturday each month
March 15
April 19
April 19
May 23, 24 & 25
Late May to early Sept.
June 1 to Aug. 31
Mid-July to late Aug.
Sept. 27
Oct 4
Nov. 11
Dec. 23
Call for days & times
Island Grind Variety Show
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Concert
Easter Egg Hunt
Spring Carnival
Quilt Show
El Capitan Cave Tours
Arts Festival
Bear Viewing International Coastal Clean Up
Harvest Festival
Veterans Day USO Show
POWER Christmas Concert
Totem Carving Shed
SWAP MEETS & HOLIDAY BAZAARS
Jan. to Oct., 3rd Saturday
Nov. 8
Nov. 22
Nov. 29
Dec. 10
Dec. 13
OUT IN
THE RAIN
Jan. 25
Feb.15
March 1
March 8
March 28 to 30
April 12
April 26
May 10
May 24
June 7
June 21
July 3
Swap Meets
Bazaar
Bazaar
Bazaar
Bazaar
Bazaar
LOCATION
CONTACT
PHONE
EMAIL
Craig
Craig
Craig / Klawock
Kasaan
Hydaburg
City of Thorne Bay
Coffman Cove
Hollis Fire Hall
Kathy Peavey
Stephanie Fox
Ann James
Organized Village of Kasaan
Dorinda Sanderson
Craig
Klawock
Heather Hedges
Budd Burnett
Katie Goodale
Brian Holter
Klawock IRA
907-826-3856
907-826-5125
907-254-1884
907-542-2230
907-285-3665
907-828-3380
907-329-2233
907-530-7033
907-826-2581
907-826-5125
907-755-2265
peavey@aptalaska.net
epacoord@craigtribe.com
annjames326@gmail.com
richard@kasaan.org
dorinda.s@hotmail.com
reception@thornebay-ak.gov
artsfestival@ccalaska.com
dbld@alaska.net
hopeprevention@aptalaska.net
bholter@craigtribe.org
receptionist@klawocktribe.org
Hydaburg
Craig / Klawock
Coffman Cove
Klawock Hatchery Craig/Klawock
Coffman Cove
Craig
Dorinda Sanderson
Jeff Lundberg
Heather Hedges
USFS, Tom Cady Jeff Lundberg
Heather Hedges
Victoria Merritt
907-285-3665
907-755-2231
907-329-2233
907-826-1608 907-755-2231
907-329-2233
907-401-1262
powha@hughes.net
tcady@fs.fed.us
powha@hughes.net
craigrec@aptalaska.net
Craig
Klawock
Coffman Cove
Naukati Bay
Whale Pass
Victoria Merritt
Sybil Galaktianoff
Heather Hedges
Naukati Connections
Greg Cook
907-401-1262
907-755-2261
907-329-2233
907-629-4101
907-846-5317
sybilg@cityofklawock.com
Craig High School
St. Johns By the Sea, Klawock
Craig Aquatic Center
Craig
Craig
North on Forest Highway 43
Coffman Cove
Polk Road Sally Burch
Ralph Mackie
syburch@hotmail.com
rmack@aptalaska.net
Craig
Craig High School
Craig High School
Hydaburg
Victoria Merritt
Di Merchant
USFS
Heather Hedges
USFS, Victoria Houser Kathy Peavey
Victoria Merritt
Paul Dawson
Ralph Mackie
Dorinda Sanderson
907-826-5904
907-826-3321
907-826-2795
907-401-1262
907-826-5862/401-3038
907-828-3304
907-329-2233
907-826-1614 907-826-3856
907-401-1262
907-826-2389
907-826-3321
907-285-3665
Craig City Gym
Coffman Cove
Thorne Bay
Craig City Gym
Hydaburg
Craig City Gym
Victoria Merritt
Heather Hedges
Teresa Lindseth
Victoria Merritt
Dorinda Sanderson
Victoria Merritt
907-401-1262
907-329-2233
907-828-3950
907-401-1262
907-285-3665
907-401-1262
welcomeinnbb@gmail.com
Free outdoor activities for fitness, fun and information. We don’t always get rained on—but rain won’t stop us!
Snow Day: Ski / Snowshoe / Winter Hike
Kayak Safety Day
Big Tree/Winter River Tour
Sea and shore survival demo/practice
Wilderness Fun Fair and Whalefest
Klawock Culture Walk
Kayak Tour
Karst Tour including El Capitan Cave
POW Marathon-OITR Relay team
Kids’ Fishing Day
Solstice Party-Road Trip
Kayaking under the Fireworks
July 4
July 19
Aug. 2
Aug. 23
Sept. 20
Sept. 27
Oct. 4
Oct.25
Nov. 8
Nov. 22
Dec. 20
4th of July Parade – Craig
Up the Thorne Kayak Tour
Canoe Point Adventure
Kayak Tour
Mushroom Identification and Foraging
International Coastal Cleanup Day
One Duck Trail Hike
Kasaan Culture Walk – Longhouse Tour
Balls Lake Trail Hike
GPS / Geocache
Christmas Bird Count
Scheduled events may change. For up-to-date information, contact Bob Claus at 907-401-0270 or at bob@seacc.org
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admin@alaskafishtales.com
dmerchant@hotmail.com
scessnun@fs.fed.us
vhouser@fs.fed.us
peavey@aptalaska.net
rmack@aptalaska.net
FUN RUNS & WALKS
Jan. 1
Feb. 8
March 15
April 5
May 3
July 4
Sept. 6
Oct. 25
Nov. 22
Dec.13
Resolution Run
Cupid’s Chase
Shamrock Shuffle
Healthy Heart Hustle
Totem-to-Totem Tune-Up
Firecracker Fun Run
Salmon Run
Zombie Run
Gobble Wobble
Jingle Bell Jaunt
These events are sponsored by the POW Runners / Walkers Club.
For information, contact Ann James at 907-254-1884 or at
annjames326@gmail.com
MICHELLE NICKERSON
DATE
NOTE: This guide is printed in January and changes may occur to the
dates and times published here. For certainty about the activities listed
here and for updated information, check with the sources listed.
Listings may also be online at poweventcalendar.shutterfly.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
Prince of Wales Island
Marathon and Half-Marathon
May 24, 2014 / Information and registration at
www.powmarathon.org
The Prince of Wales Island
Marathon celebrates its 15th
year in grand and festive style
on May 24, 2014. Recent races
have brought more than 300
runners and walkers to the
scenic course across the island.
Over the years, participants
have come from all over Alaska and every corner of the Lower 48.
Race day isn’t only for competitive solo runners. Our half-marathon
is in its third year. Runners and walkers also have the option to participate in the marathon as relay teams.
The course for 2014 is newly certified, allowing participants to use
race times in qualifying for other events. Certification has been
established for both the full- and half-marathon distances.
JEANNIE M
JEANNIE M
Runners and walkers experience amazing scenes. They see the majestic Inside Passage along Klawock Channel and Big Salt Lake. Their
feet take them through Tongass National Forest’s mountain valleys,
over clear streams and past muskeg areas sprouting bullpines. The
race passes the raven-mink totem pole and carving shed. Sightings
of wildlife are common on the way. The course presents challenges,
but it inspires participants with Southeast Alaska’s natural beauty.
More often than not, race-day weather is the sort we can brag about.
MICHELLE NICKERSON
ROAD WORK
Annual race
puts feet to
a scenic test
The course is an out-and-back
configuration. Participants are
supported and cheered on by
volunteers at 15 aid stations.
Emergency crews monitor the
course and emergency vans
are at the ready. For a little
extra boost, participants get
high-fives along the way from
local youth running teams.
The start and finish line at
Craig High School has a stunning backdrop of Sunnahae
Mountain. Participants are offered substantial nutrition and
a convenient clothing check. Race organizers provide a gathering
area, changing areas and massages. Race medals awarded at the finish line are created by local artists to mark the 15th anniversary.
Each year, the race committee brings in a guest speaker for a dinner
on the eve of the race. Speakers have included the last American
to win the Boston Marathon; a U.S.A. Track and Field Hall of Fame
inductee running marathons in her 80s; an Olympic gold medal winner in the 10,000 meters; and other remarkable marathoners.
Our 2014 guest speaker is Laura Skladzinski from New York City. In
2010, at the age of 25, she became the youngest woman to complete marathons in all 50 states—certified by the 50 States Marathon
Club. (This record has since been broken by a younger runner.)
Skladzinski still crisscrosses the country to run marathons and has
earned her coaching certificate from the Road Runners Club of
America. She was also honored as one of Athleta’s 10 sponsored athletes of 2012. In November 2013, Skladzinski completed her 100th
marathon at the ING New York City Marathon; she plans to make the
2014 Prince of Wales Island Marathon her 110th marathon. Skladzinski will speak at local schools and will share her running experiences
with everyone at the pasta feed on Friday evening.
Arts and seafood
feature in fourth
annual festival in
Coffman Cove
Artists and artisans take starring roles in the annual
By the Sea Arts & Seafood Festival on Aug. 9 and 10
in Coffman Cove. Culinary arts with a seafood theme
are presented by a variety of vendors. The festival also
offers a stage for performers. Get more information at
www.ccalaska.com/events/arts-festival.
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Resources & Economy
EXTRACTIVE AND ATTRACTIVE
Natural resources and the appeal of this setting are continuing economic engines
CAROLYN CHAPMAN
$3 million into the
Fish, minerals, timber and visitors provide most of the
Niblack exploration in
support for the economy of Prince of Wales Island. While
late 2012. Pure Nickel
the resource-based components are relatively steady, the
is exploring prospects
visitor industry is taking a greater role in recent years.
in the Salt Chuck area
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority and a number of air carnear Thorne Bay and
riers make access to the island easy and the service sector
an Oregon company
is proliferating in areas from fishing charters to lodging.
is working a limestone
Retailers on the island are also riding the growth curve as
deposit at El Capitan.
more and more people come to the island to see a unique
Bountiful salmon runs
Alaskan setting and its friendly communities.
offered commercial
The historic mainstays of the island are timber and compotential in the late
1800s as the U.S.
mercial fishing. Although the glory years of timbering
A seine boat at rest in Craig’s harbor represents an industry
population grew and
ended in the 1990s, the large sawmill at Viking Lumber in worth millions of dollars to the island’s econmy.
trade with Pacific Rim
Klawock continues to employ dozens and small mills are
nations increased. Alaska’s earliest salmon cannery opened near Klaoperating in other areas of the island. Various metals were scratched
wock in 1878. Towns grew as fishing families settled. Summertime
from Prince of Wales Island mine shafts for decades, and marble
populations swelled with cannery workers. Retail and service secquarrying boomed briefly in the first half of the 20th century;
tors grew. Statehood in 1959 brought changes in fishing practices;
although those efforts lapsed into rusty remnants, mining may be
salmon stocks were managed to preserve the runs.
poised for a comeback. Rare earth metals on the island are promptFishing has made Craig one of the top 100 fishing ports in the
ing significant exploration and investment.
nation, in terms of pounds landed. NOAA reported that the city
European fur trappers and traders were the first non-Natives to use
landed 3.6 million pounds of seafood worth more than $6.1 million
Prince of Wales Island’s resources. The sea’s bounty brought the next
in 2012.
wave of commercial interests. Miners and loggers came ashore by
The timber industry boomed in the 1950s as the U.S. Forest Service
the late 1800s, scrambling over challenging terrain in search of gold.
and Ketchikan Pulp Co. signed a 50-year contract for timber
Small deposits were found. Copper, silver, palladium, lead, uranium
supply. Loggers exploited old-growth forest from bases in Hollis
and zinc were also mined. Marble quarries operated in the early
and Thorne Bay. Roads were built for log transport and some were
1900s; the stone is in state capitols and in major U.S. buildings.
improved for cars. Mills appeared on the island, using timber sales
Exploration continues to this day and two massive projects are pendon federal land. When Ketchikan Pulp Co. closed in 1997, the age
ing. Bokan Mountain in a remote southern arm of the island has
of big timber ended. Viking Lumber is the last major
proven veins of rare earth minerals and uranium. At
employer in the timber field. Corporations born in
a site long ago exploited
the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act undertook
for uranium and
large-scale logging in the 1980s, harvesting their forthen abandoned, the
est land for export to Asia.
American company
The Forest Service continues multiple-use forest
Ucore is performing
management from district offices in Craig and
pre-mining activiThorne Bay. The agency’s responsibility for roads
ties and promoting
has yielded massive improvement projects in recent
Bokan as a strong
years—some of which will cause traffic delays on
future competitor
the north end in 2014. Temporary inconvenience
for China's rare earth
is counterbalanced by significant employment and
resources. The Niblack
a greater extent of paved roadway.
Project is above Moira
Sound on southeastern
In a budding diversification story, the oyster
Prince of Wales Island.
nursery at Naukati Bay produces “seed” mollusks
Niblack Mining Corp.
for sale to oyster farmers who grow the tasty
proposes more than a mile
bivalves to edible size and market them indepenof tunnels to explore deep
dently.
Mining action up here
zones of minerals in search
these days is in rare earth prospects, but The new Prince of Wales Vocational and Techniof copper, zinc, gold and
marble was the major extraction a century ago. Huge quarries cal Education Center near Klawock aims to
silver. An investment group
such as this one near Calder Mountain yielded vast volumes of prepare employees for targeted industries on the
based in China put about
block-cut stone, seen in notable buildings nationwide. island, including mining.
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ISLAND COMMUNITIES
KEY FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ICONS
fuels
food
lodging
groceries
A CARVED SIGN AND POSTS WELCOME VISITORS TO COFFMAN COVE
scheduled or charter flights
Janet Dar King
boat launch
harbor
CRAIG STRETCHES OUT SEAWARD FROM SUNNAHAE MOUNTAIN
COFFMAN COVE
CRAIG
132° 50’ W Longitude — 56° 01’ N Latitude
Founded 1950s / Incorporated 1989
Population est. 200 / City hall 907-329-2233
133°09’ W Longitude — 55°28’ N Latitude.
Founded late 1800s / Incorporated 1922
Population est. 1,127
City hall 907-826-3275 / www.craigak.com
Founded as a base for loggers and thriving for decades in that role,
Coffman Cove is reinventing itself as a hub for the fishing industry
and recreational outfitters on the northeast coast of the island.
The closing of Ketchikan Pulp Co. in 1997 compelled residents
to find other economic niches. Visitor services include overnight
lodging with meals, an RV-trailer park with laundry and showers,
cabin rentals, guided stream fishing, vehicle rentals, outdoor
recreational rentals and sales, and fishing charters on the
beautiful Inside Passage. Small businesses are broadly based
and include oyster farming, gift sales, a gas station, a liquor
store and bar, take-out food, lodging, fishing charters, welding,
construction and contracting.
Access to Coffman Cove is via the Prince of Wales Island Scenic
Byway. The paved road has increased
economic vitality of the community.
Recreational fishing along the shore and
in nearby streams is very good. Luck
Lake offers a nice beach for camping
and amazing surroundings for kayaking,
canoeing, swimming and prime trout
fishing. Eagle Creek, Luck Creek and Log
Jam Creek produce exciting stream fishing.
Sweetwater Lake provides a fun adventure
by kayak, canoe or small boat through
a lagoon leading to Barnes Lake. Forest
Service cabins serve overnight paddlers
at both lakes. Tour the Honker Divide
canoe trail through peaceful, radiant land.
An accommodating boardwalk leads to
Hatchery Creek Falls, with breathtaking
views. Coffman Cove has a state-owned
seaplane base, boat harbor and launch
ramp.
BY THE SEA ARTS & SEAFOOD
FESTIVAL RETURNS TO COFFMAN
COVE ON AUG. 9 & 10
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RV park/service
ferry
Dennis Coats
Tlingit and Haida peoples traditionally used this area for its rich
seafood resources. A fish saltery was built on nearby Fish Egg
Island in 1907 by Craig Millar; the early-day town was called Fish
Egg until Millar’s first name was adopted. Between 1908 and 1911,
Millar constructed Lyndenburger Packing Co. and cold storage
plant. A post office, school, sawmill, and salmon cannery were built
early in the 1910s. Ample pink salmon runs contributed to the
development and growth of the community through the 1930s.
The timber industry brought new residents and economic activity
in the late 1950s. The Head family built a sawmill near Klawock
in the 1970s, providing year-round jobs and a steadying economic
influence. The mill was sold in the early 1990s to Viking Lumber.
Growth has been due in part to the community’s role as a service and
transportation center. Timber operations, fishing, fish processing,
government and commercial services provide employment. The commercial
sector is diversified and offers most goods and services, from banking
to retail goods and medical care. Craig has a community swimming
pool, library and recreational facilities. Small-boat harbors at North Cove
and South Cove provide moorage. A small transient float and dock are
downtown; boat launches are at North Cove and False Island.
KIOSKS OFFER INFO ON TRAILS AND MORE
As you travel the island,
stop at interpretive
kiosks in several towns;
they were produced
for SEATrails, a regional
non-profit that
promotes use of hiking
and kayaking trails.
The kiosks, so far, are
in Craig, Hollis, Thorne
Bay and Coffman Cove.
EDNA BAY’S HARBOR ON KOSCIUSKO ISLAND
Roger DiPaolo
EDNA BAY
Population est. 61
Community association 907-594-6312
The town site of Edna Bay on Kosciusko Island was named
in 1904 by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. It became a
logging camp in the 1940s and remained one until the state
released several community-establishment land sales in 1983
to spur growth and to entice local development. Edna Bay
has evolved into a healthy, growing community. It is a special
nook that fishermen like to come to while working in the vast waters of
Sea Otter Sound and it is a secret getaway for visitors from around the
world.
Edna Bay offers residents a special lifestyle and visitors a unique
experience. Those aspects of the community are possible because of
an extensive inner island road system that grants residents access to
resources they depend on and gives visitors access to vast recreation
opportunities, with many creeks and lakes to fish in, mountains to scale
and beautiful places to drive and hike.
Services include groceries, supplies, fishing and hunting licenses, lodging,
mail, phone and broadband Internet. A church and a dock with floatplane
access are also available.
WHALES ARE OFTEN SEEN IN THE WATERS AROUND PRINCE OF
WALES ISLAND AND NEIGHBORING ISLANDS—AND SOMETIMES
UP CLOSE, AS THIS KAYAKER CAN ATTEST
Bob Claus
A NOTE ON DINING
Conventional dining-out options are available in
Craig and Klawock. In other communities, options might be
limited to take-out. We advise calling ahead before you travel
to less-populous towns, or checking with local folks. Taking
some food supplies with you is usually a good move.
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DOUBLE RAINBOWS BACKGROUND A SKIFF IN TOW TO HOLLIS
Linda Holt
HOLLIS
HYDABURG TURNS OUT TO CARRY A TOTEM POLE TO A RAISING
HYDABURG
Founded 1890s / Unincorporated
Population est. 163 / Library 907-530-7112
Hollis is the Gateway to Prince of Wales Island and home port
for the Inter-Island Ferry Authority that provides daily ferry
service between Hollis and Ketchikan on the M/V Prince of Wales
and M/V Stikine. Hollis is on the east side of the island, 22 miles
east of Craig and 35 miles west of Ketchikan.
Around 1900, Hollis was a bustling mining town with a population of more
than 1,000. Gold and silver were mined nearby until about 1915. The town
had a hotel, bank and post office in its heyday. The forest swallowed up the
old mining town when eight mines closed by the 1940s. Speculators are
considering reactivating one gold mine, waiting on results of core samples.
In 1953, Hollis became a logging camp when the U.S. Forest Service signed
a long-term timber contract with Ketchikan Pulp Co. Hollis was the base for
timber operations until 1962, when the camp moved to Thorne Bay. The
area was settled after 1980 via state land sales.
Hollis was incorporated as a nonprofit community in 1987 and is
considering becoming a second-class city, which would open up sources of
funding presently not available. Additional revenue under second-class city
status would allow for infrastructure growth, including a fuel sales facility
for boats and vehicle traffic for residents and visitors, an RV Park, cemetery
and extended foot trails.
The Hollis Council is acquiring 13 acres near the Hollis School that will serve
as a city center, encompassing a community center, new library, public
works building, clinic, rental space and a mini-market. The council is also
acquiring 10 acres of state land to restore and expand a public cemetery
and Garden of Memories Park. Some burials date to the early 1900s.
Hollis has a small public school; a well-stocked public library; a volunteer
fire department and emergency medical services unit; and a medevac
heliport. The community boasts a boat dock; million dollar floatplane
dock for commercial air carriers; a new covered three-sided picnic area
with restrooms and a rock fireplace; and a half-mile boardwalk and foot
trail through the forest that parallels the Harris River. Hollis and the U.S.
Forest Service will expand the trail approximately 5 miles to the Hydaburg
Highway. Surveying and preliminary construction of the trail extension
began last summer and will be a multi-year project.
A NOTE ON AUTOMOTIVE FUEL
Retail sales of gasoline are limited around the
island, so be sure to plan your explorations
with an eye on the mileage guide on page 25.
Fuel up in Whale Pass, Naukati Bay, Coffman Cove, Thorne
Bay, Klawock and Craig.
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Eric Henning
907-755-2626
132°49’ W Longitude — 55°12’ N Latitude
Founded 1912 / Population est. 380 /
City hall 907-285-3761
Hydaburg is on the southwest coast of Prince of Wales Island.
The turnoff to Hydaburg is off the Hollis Highway. The blacktop
road to Hydaburg takes you past turnoffs that lead to USFS
trails, picnic areas and points of interest.
During the early 1700s, a group of Haida people crossed
Dixon Entrance to Prince of Wales Island. The first migration
landed in Kasaan; others came later and established major
settlements at Howkan, Hlinkwaan, K’ay, K’aanii, Sukwaan
and Kuy Gandlaas. In 1911, these villages consolidated in
Hydaburg.
Today, Hydaburg is the most populous community of Haida in
the United States. The community is rooted in tribal values and
relies on historical and cultural relationships to the land and sea.
The Haida people take great pride in their ability to harvest the
resources of the land and sea in a traditional manner.
Visitors get to Hydaburg by small floatplane or boat, or by
driving the Hydaburg Highway. In Hydaburg, you will find a
grocery store, airplane float, small boat harbor, U.S. post office
and the offices of Hydaburg City Schools (home of the Warriors)
and the City of Hydaburg.
Also in the village are Hydaburg Cooperative Association/Haida
Nation (Tribe), Boys and Girls Club and a Presbyterian Church. A
totem park was built in Hydaburg during the 1930s. New poles
have ben raised in the park in recent years because of a growing
interest in preserving the traditions of the Haida people.
An excellent time to visit is during the annual Hydaburg Culture
Camp. The community comes together to teach Haida language,
song, dance, carving, weaving, beading and traditional foodgathering and preparation. The camp is followed by Haida
Festival, with canoe, swimming and other races. These events are
usually in the last week of July.
Hydaburg hosts a large number of traditional Haida artists,
carvers and weavers. Please feel free to contact the HCA
offices with questions at 907-285-3666; or contact Dorinda
Sanderson at 907-285-3665 / dorinda.s@hotmail.com.
KASAAN ALONG THE BAY THAT SHARES ITS NAME
Eric Henning
KASAAN
Founded late 1800s / Incorporated 1976
Population est. 53 / City hall 907-542-2212 /
Organized Village of Kasaan 907-542-2230
www.kasaan.org
One of two Haida villages in Alaska, Kasaan is on the east
side of Prince of Wales Island about 30 miles northwest of
Ketchikan. Passengers on the IFA ferry pass by Kasaan en
route to the Hollis terminal.
A 17-mile road to Kasaan begins at the turnoff near the Goose Creek
Bridge on Thorne Bay Highway. The unpaved road offers scenic views
and there is a scenic turnout at Tolstoi Inlet.
Kasaan gets its name from the Tlingit word meaning “pretty town” or
“pretty village.” Haida people migrated north from Haida Gwaii (known
until 2010 as Queen Charlotte Islands) and established the village
Gasa’aan, now known as “Old Kasaan,” on Skowl Arm seven miles from
today’s Kasaan.
In 1892, the Copper Queen mine camp, sawmill, post office and store
were built on Kasaan Bay. Haida people relocated to the new village.
In 1902, a salmon cannery was built in Kasaan and operated off and
on until 1953. During this time, Kasaan had a school, three stores, a
Presbyterian Church and several businesses.
Kasaan has a school, a library and post office. In front of the Barry C.
Stewart School stands the Unity Pole carved by Tsimshian master carver
Stan Marsden and raised in 2007. The pole’s base depicts a bear holding
up a healing man with a basket of roses. It also contains the killer whale,
raven, eagle and thunderbird, with three watchmen at the top. Visitors
may use Kasaan’s library; for information, phone 907-542-2229.
A short walk on a forest trail leads to Kasaan Totem Park and Chief
Son-i-Hat Whale House. The Whale House is the only standing Haida
longhouse in the United States. In the 1930s, totems from the old village
were moved to create the park near the Whale House and Civilian
Conservation Corps carvers rebuilt the longhouse. Original and restored
house posts contribute to the cultural and historic importance of the
building.
A short trail leads from the Whale House to Kasaan Cemetery, which
includes the grave of Chief Son-i-Hat, who died in 1912. Visitors may
enjoy the remote setting but should remain mindful of the sacredness of
the site. Guided tours are available by contacting the Organized Village
of Kasaan (O.V.K.) at 907-542-2230.The local ANCSA village corporation,
KAVILCO, owns the private property. KAVILCO and O.V.K. joined efforts
to restore Whale House. Details on donating are at www.kasaan.org;
donations are tax-deductible.
The City of Kasaan and the Organized Village of Kasaan offer
accommodations and vehicle rental by reservation.
KLAWOCK SEEN FROM THE AIR, ITS INNER HARBOR TO THE RIGHT
Bailey Watson
KLAWOCK
133°05’ W Longitude — 55°33’ N Latitude
Founded 1868 / Incorporated 1929
Klawock is named for Kloo-wah, a Tlingit Indian from Moira Sound.
The town site was a summer fishing camp to which Kloo-wah
permanently moved his clan. A trading post and salmon saltery
were established in 1868 and the first cannery in Alaska was built
here by a San Francisco firm in 1878. Subsequent canneries in
the area were operated under contract, using Chinese laborers. A
hatchery for red salmon opened at Klawock Lake in 1897. A school
was constructed in 1929.
In 1934, Klawock received federal funds for a cannery. In 1971,
Alaska Timber Corp. built a sawmill. Soon after, Klawock-Heenya
Corp., Shaan-Seet Corp. of Craig and Sealaska Timber Corp. built
a log-sort yard outside of Klawock and a deep-water dock on
Klawock Island.
Klawock is a significant center of Tlingit culture, with an annual
celebration of Elizabeth Peratrovich’s pioneering civil rights work on
behalf of Alaska Natives. Klawock Totem Park has 21 totem poles that
are replicas of the original totem poles that stood in Tuxekan, the winter
village of the Heinyaa Kwaan people. A heritage center, with a long house
and a carving shed, is near the edge of town.
The only airstrip on Prince of Wales Island is near the town and serves
two scheduled carriers using wheeled aircraft; visiting planes also use the
runway. Floatplanes land near Klawock's harbor.
Klawock has a small-boat harbor. A boat launch ramp is north of the
cannery. A deep-draft dock on Klawock Island is primarily used for loading
timber.
A NOTE ON GROCERIES
Full-service grocery stores operate in Craig, Klawock and
Thorne Bay. In other communities that display the grocery
icon in this guide, you may find stores stocking more limited
wares—convenience stores, in effect. You can use the
contact phone numbers in this section to call ahead.
KLAWOCK’S TOTEM PARK ABOVE THE TOWN’S HARBOR
Sharon Brosamle
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POINT BAKER'S HARBOR
POINT BAKER
NAUKATI BAY IS TUCKED INTO SHELTERED WATERS ON THE NORTHWEST
Claire King
NAUKATI BAY
Founded 1972 / Unincorporated
Population 140 /
Non-profit community association 907-629-4104
www.naukatibay.com
The town site was named Naukatee Bay in 1904 by the U.S. Coast
and Geodetic Survey, recording it as a local Native name. Naukati
Bay was a logging camp at one time but later was settled through
state land disposal sales.
Naukati Bay is the “Gateway to Sea Otter Sound,” renowned for
saltwater fishing and whale watching. Naukati Bay is nestled in
the archipelago of islands of Sea Otter Sound, El Capitan Passage
and lower Sumner Strait. Naukati Bay is accessible by road, boat
or floatplane. Visitors find more than expected, with amenities including
a convenience/liquor store, fuel and propane, auto/boat repair, fishing
charters and fresh oysters. There are two local B&Bs which can be accessed
through their websites. There is a boat launch ramp and limited dock
space, with a new boat harbor including a concrete load/launch ramp
to be built in the spring of 2014. There is no charge for RV parking on
the waterfront. The “picnic beach” has a covered pavilion and is used by
residents and visitors. Medical and fire services are provided by a volunteer
department. The community church holds regular services on Sundays.
Naukati Bay has a Fourth of July celebration, with a parade, potluck lunch
and an auction. Other activities include a skunk cabbage contest, axethrow and children’s games. Fireworks close the day.
Naukati Bay is surrounded on three sides by logging roads. There are
11 miles of gravel road between the Coffman Cove junction, where the
pavement begins, and Naukati Bay. The gravel section of the road is being
upgraded and will be paved to the new boat harbor by the end of summer
2014.
The community is centrally located to many trails, creeks, lakes and
attractions. Sarkar Lake Canoe Loop is popular, as are Beaver Falls Trail
and El Capitan Cave. Many
people enjoy canoeing and
kayaking while observing
the wildlife around the
numerous islands. The
Naukati Bay Shellfish
Nursery is in the bay
adjacent to the dock. Tours
are available to learn about
oyster spat (seed) used
by oyster farmers all over
Alaska. There are several
producing oyster farms in
the area around Naukati
Bay.
A STEAM DONKEY RESTING NEAR NAUKATI BAY
ONCE PULLED HUGE TREES OUT OF THE FOREST, IN
THE EARLY DAYS OF LOGGING
Amy Marshall
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907-755-2626
Kathy Peavey
Population est. 35 / Community association 907-559-2204
Point Baker was named in 1793 by Capt. George Vancouver for an
officer on The Discovery. The first floating fish buyer came here in
1919 and the trade continued to the 1930s. During the 1920s-30s,
as many as 100 tents occupied by hand-trollers lined the harbor.
The first store was built in 1941 and a floating post office in 1942. A
floating dock was built by the state in 1961; it has been replaced by
a 440-foot float with power and moorage. The community building
has long-distance telephone service. Point Baker has a number
of resident gillnet and troll boats. Fishing lodges, sawmills and
aquaculture diversify the economy.
PORT PROTECTION: REMOTE LIFE ON THE NORTH END OF THE ISLAND
Carl Hernandez
PORT PROTECTION
Founded 1949 / Unincorporated
Port Protection is nestled in a quiet cove three miles from the
northern tip of Prince of Wales Island, 98 miles from Ketchikan. It’s
not connected to roads.
Wooden Wheel Johnson became the first resident in the early
1900s and gave his name to the cove where the town sits. In 1946,
Buckshot Woolery opened the B.S. Trading Post and ran it for a quartercentury. The business grew with a warehouse, rental cabins, dock and float
facilities and fuel sales. State land disposal programs enabled permanent
settlement.
Commercial fishing is the principal industry. Gillnetters and trollers homeport here. Artists in the community produce drawing, painting, carving,
wooden boxes and writing. Full-service and self-service fishing lodges
operate in summer and halibut fishers work nearby waters. A boardwalk
in the forest provides charming access to residents’ homes. The so-called
Stairway to Heaven is a series of steps to a ridge overlooking the cove,
affording a great view of the town, forest and shoreline. A state seaplane
dock and harbor are available.
Most services are seasonal in this community. We recommend you call
Woodenwheel Cove Trading Post for updated information: 907-489-2222.
SERVING ALL OF
PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND
THE TOWN OF THORNE BAY AND ITS HARBOR
Bailey Watson
THORNE BAY
Visit our
highways and
wild lands in
comfort and
style.
We have
just the right
vehicle for your
adventure.
www.thornebayalaska.net / www.thornebay-ak.gov
Thorne Bay is on eastern Prince of Wales Island. It’s linked by 59
miles of paved road to the ferry terminal in Hollis and by 36 miles
of blacktop to Klawock. Visitors can also fly into Thorne Bay from
Ketchikan on several floatplane services.
The town rests on gentle hills overlooking its namesake bay,
where Alaska Natives made homes centuries ago. Thorne Bay
residents take pride in their beautiful surroundings.
Employees of Ketchikan Pulp Co. brought their floating logging
camp to shore here from Hollis in 1961. The community was
known as the world’s largest logging camp for several years.
In 1982, state land sales gave residents the opportunity to
incorporate the city. Thorne Bay is governed by a mayor and city
council.
Visitors entering on the main road find a unique welcome sign plaza
housed in “the claw”—one of the world’s largest log-handling grapples.
The plaza includes plaques and a city map directing visitors to retail
businesses offering clothing, gifts, gas, groceries, hardware, liquor,
marine supplies, fishing tackle, propane and appliances.
Services in the community include a boat harbor with a launch, boat
grid, public restroom and shower facilities, and daily floatplane service.
Medical facilities, EMS via 911, several churches and a K-12 school serve
the community. A U.S. post office and the U.S. Forest Service Thorne
Bay Ranger District office are in the city. A community map is available
at businesses in town and is on the Thorne Bay Business Association’s
web site at www.thornebayalaska.net. The City of Thorne Bay posts civic
information at www.thornebay-ak.gov.
Fishing, clamming and beachcombing are close by in the bay, up the
Thorne River and off Sandy Beach Road. Overnight accommodations are
available at bed and breakfast facilities, lodges and the city’s RV Park.
Visitors can rent a car or a boat or charter fish from Thorne Bay.
Thorne Bay is the access point for the popular USFS-maintained Balls
Lake, Gravelly Creek and Sandy Beach picnic areas, as well as Eagles
Nest campground. An archeologically significant 5,360-year-old spruce
root basket—the “Thorne River Basket”—was found in the estuary of
the Thorne River in 1998. It is preserved in the Alaska State Museum in
Juneau.
CRAIG, ALASKA
907-826-CARS (2277)
Rainforestautorentals.com
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Worship
COFFMAN COVE
Community
Baptist Church
329-2400 or 329-2013
New Covenant Alliance Church 329-2301
CRAIG
Josiah Huestis
WHALE PASS
Harbormaster 907-846-5262
Whale Pass is on the northeast side of Prince of Wales Island,
north of Coffman Cove. The town sits on a bay in Whale
Passage, named by a Navy commander in the 1880s. Orcas and
humpback whales are commonly seen in the pass, a nearly
10 mile-long strait between Thorne Island and Prince of
Wales Island.
The area has been the site of logging camps since 1964. In
the early 1980s, the last camp moved out and the area was permanently
settled through state land disposal sales. The road system reached town
in the 1980s.
Recreational options are numerous. Neck Lake offers beautiful vistas.
The shore road is a scenic wonder. Cavern Lake near town drains into a
cave and reappears hundreds of feet away in stairstep waterfalls. Twin
Island Lake provides a handsome mountain setting and good trout
fishing. Exchange Cove offers beach camping.
Ancient Native fish traps and petroglyphs are seen at nearby salmon
streams. Coho salmon fishing is enhanced by hatchery stocks released
at Neck Lake, which drains in a series of dramatic falls.
Lodging is available. Gas is sold at irregular hours; diesel is not available.
A vendor sells fishing and hunting licenses. Whale Pass Homeowners
Association operates a state-owned seaplane base, dock, boat slips and
launch ramp. Wireless Internet service is available at the community
library.
Anchor Baptist Church
Church of God
Church of Jesus Christ L.D.S
First Presbyterian Church
Kingdom Hall
of Jehovah’s Witnesses
New Hope Baptist Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
254-9136
826-3358
826-3434
826-3282
826-3960
826-2526
826-3215
EDNA BAY
Edna Bay Alliance Church
594-6347
HOLLIS
Hollis Community Church
530-7038
HYDABURG
Presbyterian Church
285-3451
KASAAN
Kasaan Mission
828-8237
KLAWOCK
Klawock Church – The Journey
401-1463
Prince of Peace
Assembly of God 755-2275 or 617-5886
St. John’s Catholic Church
755-2345
Salvation Army
755-2769
NAUKATI BAY
Community Church
846-5333
THORNE BAY
Church of Thorne Bay
828-3915
St. John’s
Catholic Church
755-2345 or 738-1219
Thorne Bay Baptist Church
828-8237
WHALE PASS
Bible Church
All numbers are in area code 907
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907-755-2626
846-5333
ERIC HENNING
DRIFTWOOD FRAMES THE TIDE FLAT AT WHALE PASS
MEDICAL
AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES
907-755-4800
ROUTINE
Kasaan has a new clinic.
MEDICAL CARE
is available by
appointment from an M.D.
and medical assistants at
PeaceHealth
Medical Group in Craig.
JEANNIE M
EMERGENCY MEDICAL
CARE and EMERGENCY
DENTAL CARE
on Prince of Wales Island
are provided at Alicia
Roberts Medical Clinic in
Klawock. M.D.s and nurses
staff the clinic.
907-826-3257
MISCHA CHERNICK
SEARHC CLINIC
in Thorne Bay City Hall
is open 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday. (Southeast
PeaceHealth Medical Group in Craig.
Alaska Regional Health
Consortium)
907-828-8848 or 907828-3399 (911)
DENTAL CARE is available from Southeast Dental Centers
in Craig, where a D.D.S. is on staff.
907-826-2273
PHARMACEUTICALS and over-the-counter medications
are available at Whale Tail Pharmacy in West Wind Plaza
in Craig.
907-826-5750
THE 911 SYSTEM for Craig
and Klawock dispatches
from Craig City Police.
Emergency 911 service
is also available in Hollis,
Hydaburg and Thorne Bay.
In other areas, 911 calls are
answered by Alaska State
Troopers.
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FINDING
Find what you need from more than 230 members
of the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce.
Blue Heron B&B on the Boat Harbor
ACCOMMODATIONS
A Bed And Breakfast
Craig / 907-826-3332 / cell 907-401-3131 / aband99921@yahoo.com / www.abedandbreakfast.net
Newly built in 2011, comfortable and very spacious. Over 700 SF, 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchenette, living room, washer/dryer,
private entry. Includes continental breakfast, cable television, and wireless Internet.
A Room With A View
Coffman Cove / 907-329-2218 / cell 206-718-6871 / jlsoderberg@hotmail.com /
www.akroomwithaview.com
A Room With A View offers you a panoramic view of Clarence Strait on the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. Our
one-room apartment has a kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities, and is fully furnished for your convenience. Skiff
rental also available!
Adventure Alaska Southeast
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 /
info@fishorhunt.com / www.fishorhunt.com
Packages including: cottages, boats, vehicles, saltwater charters or guided stream fishing. Our facilities include: tackle
store, hot-tub, wireless Internet, freezers, canoes, laundry, and more. Serving POW for 15 years.
Aimee’s Cabin Rentals
Craig / 907-826-4770 / cell 907-401-0877 / aimeescabinrentals@gmail.com /
www.craigalaskacabins.com
Two cabins to choose from in downtown Craig. Cute, cozy & clean, private units with full kitchens fully stocked. One
cabin newly redone and the other brand-new. Weekly/monthly/nightly starting $129.
Alaskan Escape
Thorne Bay / 907-254-6662 / fax 661-457-4300 / info@alaskanescape.com / www.alaskanescape.com
Waterfront cabins located on the South Arm of Thorne Bay. Each fully equipped cabin comes with its own skiff for a
self-guided fishing experience. Can accommodate groups up to 25 in multiple cabins. Pets okay.
Alaska’s Boardwalk Lodge
Thorne Bay / 800-764-3918 / fax 801-679-4766 / cell Brad 801-725-9866 /
cell Jay 503-310-6301 / brad@boardwalklodge.com / jay@boardwalklodge.com /
www.boardwalklodge.com
As Sporting Classics 2010 Fishing Lodge of the Year for all of North America, this 5-Star, Orvis* endorsed resort specializes in both fresh and saltwater guided fishing trips plus big game hunting, adventure tours, and wildlife viewing.
Full packages and day trips available. Also, gourmet cuisine, fine dining, and upscale, overnight accommodations are
available for those special times. (RSVP required). Ask about POW resident rates.
Alaska’s Fish Tales Lodge
Whale Pass / 907-846-5317 / timberhick0402@gmail.com / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.com
Beautifully furnished waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet in Whale Pass. Skiff & vehicle packages available for
your self-guided hunting, fishing, and exploring adventures. Private, clean, and family-friendly. Pets okay with deposit.
Aplace Tostay
Klawock / 907-755-2609 / fax 907-82 -2991 / cell 907-209-1247 /
aplacetostay@aptalaska.net / www.aplacetostayinak.com
Cabins available April through September. Accommodations for one to six persons. Crossroad location for the Island.
Fresh and saltwater fishing nearby. Black bear and Sitka black tail deer hunting available.
Barlow’s Overlook Inn
Craig / 907-826-3081 / cell 907-401-0066 /
barlowsoverlookinn@aptalaska.net / www.aptalaska.net/~sonny/
Overlook Inn, an apartment overlooking St. Nicholas Bay at 3.6 Mile, Port St. Nicholas Road, offers a full kitchen,
continental breakfast, washer/dryer, and sleeps four adults in a peaceful setting.
Beachcomber B&B
Craig / 907-826-2268 / cell 907-617-7663 / beachcomberbandb@hotmail.com /
www.beachcomberbandb.com
Steps from the beach! 1,300 sq. ft. upscale living space includes two-bedrooms with TempurPedic beds. Dining area
includes fridge, ice maker, coffeepot, and microwave. 50” plasma satellite TV, wireless Internet, and full-size pool table.
Sleeps five comfortably. Private entrance and centrally located.
Benner’s By The Bay
Thorne Bay / 907-254-2556 / hrhpanny@gmail.com
Seasonal Bed & Breakfast right on the beach in Thorne Bay. Two queen-sized beds with shared bathroom and private TV
room with access to the beach.
Best Western Plus Landing Hotel
Ketchikan / 907-225-6720 / fax 907-225-6900 / bwlanding@kpunet.net /
www.landinghotel.com
Across from Alaska Marine & IFA ferry terminal and airport. Large rooms and suites, complimentary high-speed
Internet, courtesy van, exercise room, two restaurants, guest laundry, business center, and meeting rooms.
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907-755-2626
Craig / office 907-826-3608 / cell/text 907-401-0453 /
tammydemmert@hotmail.com / www.craigblueheron.com
Centrally located. Quaint, cozy, clean. Well decorated rooms, each with private bath, kitchenette, cable TV, wireless
Internet. Queen-size suite, single room, or full four-bedroom lodge available.
Blue Heron on Bucareli Bay
Craig / 907-826-3608 / cell/text 907-401-0453 / tammydemmert@hotmail.com /
www.craigblueheron.com
Two blocks from downtown. The absolute best B&B in Craig. Upscale, immaculate, on ocean with viewing deck, kitchenette, living room, wireless Internet, TempurPedic beds. Single rooms or full lodge package. Reasonable rates.
Cabins In Alaska - Hollis, LLC
Hollis / 888-648-7277 / staff@CabinsInAlaska.com / www.CabinsInAlaska.com
Cedar cabins 5.7 miles from Hollis ferry terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with linens,
cookware, fridge, coffeepot, microwave, and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses
sleep two. Laundry facilities, toilets/showers, and meeting room in central bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals.
Sorry—no smoking, no pets. May to mid-September season. Reservations only.
Cape Fox Lodge
Ketchikan / 907-255-8001 / fax 907-225-8286 / officemanager@capefoxlodge.com /
www.capefoxlodge.com
Cape Fox Lodge is a northern retreat for the senses, situated on a hill overlooking historic downtown Ketchikan.
Changing Tides Inn
Klawock / 907-755-2305 / stewardrob@hotmail.com / www.changingtidesinn.com
Oceanfront lodging. One or two-bedroom units with living room. Fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, phone, satellite TV, wireless Internet, freezer, and hot tub. Five miles from Klawock.
Coffman Cove Adventures
Coffman Cove / 907-329-2043 / cell 907-351-2978 / info@coffmancoveak.com /
Coffman Cove Adventures offers full-service self-guided adventures for fishing and sightseeing adventures. Week long
rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rental. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available.
Coffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodging
Coffman Cove / home 907-329-2219 / bunkhouse 907-329-2228 /
ccbunkhouse@yahoo.com / www.coffmancovebunkhouse.com
Coffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodging offers you accommodations, home cooked meals, skiff, kayaks, and 22ft.Hewescraft for rent.
Private rooms available. Call or email for an Alaskan adventure that suits your needs!
Columbine Inn
Klawock / 907-755-2287 / jlund@aptalaska.net
Efficiency apartments with queen bed, microwave, refrigerator, stove. Rollaway available. DirecTV and Internet
provided. Rates by day, week, month.
Dreamcatcher Bed & Breakfast
Craig / 907-826-2238 / dreambb@aptalaska.net / www.dreamcatcherbedandbreakfast.com
Enjoy our Island home in comfort and style on the beach, in one of our three private guest rooms, all with private baths,
phone, cable TV, wireless Internet, & continental breakfast.
Fireweed Lodge
Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 / fireweed@aol.com /
The only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks, and recreational facilities, spa and fitness room.
Fish, Fur & Feathers
Craig / 907-826-2309
Rustic, clean, comfortable rooms with 2 beds, refrigerator, microwave, coffeepot, cable TV. A shared kitchen, off-road
parking. Daily rates, pets welcome with extra charge.
Fishmoor in Whale Pass
Whale Pass / 907-965-5262 / tyrahuestis@gmail.com
Fully equipped cabin with two bedrooms upstairs; sleeps five. Easy walk across the road to great salmon fishing. Cabin
includes water view, covered decks, fish cleaning station, freezer, and washer/dryer.
FlyQuest Adventures Lodge
Whale Pass / phone 907-846-5328 / 818-212-7581 / flyquestlodge@yahoo.com /
www.flyquestlodge.com
Fish Silver Salmon & Kings from our beautiful ocean bay, few steps from your lodging. Furnished cabins include: private
baths, complete kitchen, boat and crab pots, too! Delicious homemade meals available (B&B). Halibut by Charter. Drive
to us, one block from Neck Lake outlet.
B. SHARPE
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Shelter Cove Lodge
ACCOMMODATIONS
Gilmore Hotel
Ketchikan / toll free 800-275-9423 / 907-225-9423 / info@gilmorehotel.com /
www.gilmorehotel.com
Experience the remarkable combination of modern, historic, and frontier Alaska, at The Gilmore Hotel. An historic
boutique hotel offering quiet, affordable elegance with a personal touch. Built in 1927, our Ketchikan, Alaska, hotel
offers 34 comfortably furnished non-smoking rooms with commanding views of the State’s busiest waterfront.
Hollis Creek Cabin
Hollis / cell 503-586-8169 / holliscreek@starband.net / www.knamichaels.wix.com/hollis-creek
Located just around the corner from the ferry terminal. Queen bed, Direct TV, kitchenette, chest freezer, continental
breakfast. Peaceful setting for relaxation or a convenient stopover along the way.
KingFisher Charters & Lodge
Craig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 /
cell 907-965-4001 / rico@aptalaska.net /
www.alaskakingfisherlodge.com
Full-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting
at $2,650 include round-trip airfare from Ketchikan International
Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats.
Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / dave@sheltercovelodge.com / www.sheltercovelodge.com
Year-round lodging on the waterfront. Seasonal charter fishing and hunting. Summer gourmet restaurant and fullservice bar. Open to the public.
South Haven Guest House
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3471 / southhaven@starband.net / www.southhavenguesthouse.com
Best view on the bay. Private waterfront two-bedroom, furnished guest house with woodstove. Includes skiff, vehicle
and ocean rods for your self-guided Southeast experience. Also listed in lodges and resorts.
Southeast Retreat, Inc.
Klawock / 907-617-2941 / cell 907-723-4994 / southeastretreat@yahoo.com /
www.southeastretreat.com
All-inclusive river & ocean packages include spacious A-frame and a 4x4 automobile for your exclusive use. Self-guided,
lodging/auto options also available.
Super 8 Ketchikan
Ketchikan / 907-225-9088 / fax 907-225-1072 /
ketchikanS8@pendevserv.com /
www.the.super8.com/03099
Stop over at the Ketchikan Super 8 before and after your POW
adventure. We offer Super Start Breakfast, high speed wireless
Internet, deep freezers, and complimentary shuttle to and from
the airport or ferry.
Log Cabin Resort & R.V. Park
Klawock / toll free 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 /
fax 907-755-2218 /
Lcresak@aptalaska.net /
Guided and non-guided fishing packages, Eco-tours, waterside
condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals.
Trophy Inn
Klawock / 907-401-0857 /
donald_busse@hotmail.com / www.TrophyInn.com
One mile from the Klawock airport. Our two units include a
fully furnished spacious apartment or a one bedroom cozy
cabin. Amenities include kitchenette, freezer, laundry, wireless
Internet, and continental breakfast. No Pets.
McFarland’s FLOATEL
Thorne Bay / toll-free 888-828-3335 / 907-828-3335 /
floatel@starband.net /
www.mcfarlandsfloatel.com
Unique accommodations in your own deluxe log cabin. Two miles
by water from the town of Thorne Bay. Now accessible by road, call
for directions. Boat and car rentals.
Naukati Bay Outfitters
Naukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / gwparsley@yahoo.com /
www.greggshunting.com
Guest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom with kitchen.
Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing lake, outside
gazebo, fire pit, and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome.
Water Street Apartments
The rod bends as a fish takes the hook on a Prince of Wales Island
stream. This directory does everything but catch a fish for you. Find
ferry and air transport, fishing gear, guide services, vehicle rental, fuels,
dining, lodging, a custom smokehouse … heck, even real estate service
and banking in case you want to set up a vacation home here. JEFF LUND
Northend Cabins
Whale Pass / 907-846-5315 / northendcabins@starband.net /www.northendcabins.com
Furnished cabins with equipped kitchens, bathroom, parking at cabins, centrally located in Whale Pass. Freezer, licensed
vendor. Fishermen, hunters, visitors welcome. Weekly discount. Non-smoking. Pets okay with deposit.
Ocean Bluebird B&B
Craig / 907-826-3672 / cell 360-255-1559 / pierce@aptalaska.net / www.oceanbluebirdbb.com
Comfy non-smoking apartment rental for nightly or extended visits. One block from the beach, public pool/weight room
facilities and center-town mini-mall. Can sleep one to four people.
Oceanview Bed and Breakfast
Craig / 907-826-2867 / hairizon@aptalaska.net / www.oceanviewbnb.com
Beautiful ocean and mountain view, comfortable for one or a couple. Kitchen and dining area, hair salon on premises,
close to a shopping mall, restaurants, pool and recreation area.
Oceanview RV Park Campground and Lodging
Coffman Cove / 907-329-2032 / djeffreys@coveconnect.com / www.coffmancove.org/rvpark.html
RV park, campground, and lodging on the beach in Coffman Cove. Saltwater and freshwater fishing, photographer’s
dream. See you soon!
Kasaan / 907-542-2230 / fax 907-542-3006 / ovk@kasaan.org / www.kasaan.org
Federally recognized tribe established in 1934. Lodging available: two beautiful, newly constructed cabins with ocean
view, beach access, as well as close to scenic and recreational sites. Each cabin has two bedrooms, a sleeper sofa, sleeps
four to six comfortably, fully furnished kitchen, laundry facilities to accommodate all of your needs to ensure a hassle
free stay. Also available, Chevy Suburban rentals. Contact 907-542-2230 for booking.
Red Dawg Retreat
Coffman Cove / 541-247-5721 / fax 541-247-5721 / cell 541-698-7500 /
joyner1@charter.net / www.reddawgretreat.com
3 bdrm, 2 baths. Home newly furnished, complete kitchen, TV, DVD, laundry room & freezer. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Great
for family or group that likes to fish and enjoy Alaska.
Ruth Ann’s Restaurant, Hotel & Cocktail Bar
Craig / hotel 907-826-3378 / office 907-826-3292 / restaurant 907-826-3377 /
fax 907-826-3293 / charters 360-961-2116 / ruthanns@aptalaska.net
Established in 1976. Cocktail bar, restaurant with waterfront dining. Burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All hotel rooms
include fridge, coffeemaker, microwave, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Rob, 888-943-4746. Closed
Sundays. The place to meet on POW Island.
Craig / 907-826-2298 / cell 907-965-8902 /
anniebettys@aptalaska.net /
www.waterstapt-in-craig.com
Clean and comfortable one-bedroom and two bedroom
apartments. Fully furnished kitchenette and wireless Internet.
For rent daily or weekly. Accommodate up to 4 to 6 people.
Reasonable rates. Open year-round. “The Place to Stay in Craig.”
No Pets.
Welcome Inn Bed and Breakfast
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3950 / cell 541-530-0768 / welcomeinnbb@gmail.com /
www.lodginginnalaska.com
Clean, quiet, and comfortable Alaskan hospitality. Open year-round. Vehicle rentals available.
ADVENTURE TOURS
Alaskan Dream Cruises
Sitka / Prince of Wales Island / 907-747-8100 / toll free 855-747-8100 /
cell 206-321-0760 / mike@alaskandreamcruises.com /
www.alaskandreamcruises.com
Offering 8, 9, 11, & 13-day small ship cruises in Southeast Alaska highlighting wildlife, culture, and 19 ports of call
including Kasaan, Thorne Bay, and Coffman Cove.
Island Charters
Craig / 907-826-3856 / peavey@aptalaska.net
Come enjoy a day with Alaska naturalist and marine debris contractor- Kathy Peavey on her 22-foot heated HewesCraft
OceanPro. Fish, photograph, and explore! Lunch provided. USCG-licensed. Drop-offs and pick-ups to boats and cabins.
Craig / 907-826-3350 / fax 907-826-3350 / cell 907-965-4001 / rico@aptalaska.net /
Full-service fishing lodge, family-run. Three-day packages starting at $2,650 include round-trip airfare from Ketchikan
International Airport to Craig. 32-foot walkaround boats.
Misty Mountain Kayak Tours
Klawock / cell 907-401-0592 / www.mistymountaintours.com
Explore Alaska up close and personal by Kayak. We offer daily or overnight guided trips. All gear and food provided.
Rentals available.
Un-Cruise Adventures
Seattle, WA / 206-284-0300 / fax 206-283-9322 / toll free 888-862-8881 / danb@un-cruise.com /
www.un-cruise.com /
Unmatched, hands-on, 7-21 nights, small group explorations in some of nature’s most exciting playgrounds and historic
ports. Experience Alaska from aboard an expedition vessel, upscale yacht, or replica coastal steamer.
Shaan-Seet Hotel
Craig / 907-826-3251 / fax 907-826-3980 / cell 907-401-0410 / ssinc@aptalaska.net /
www.shaanseetlodging.com
Daily, weekly, and monthly rates. Long-term OK. Moorage available at Shaan-Seet dock.
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AIR SERVICES
Harris Aircraft Services Inc.
Sitka, Klawock / 907-966-3050 / fax 907-966-3051 / 907-755-2607 / info@harrisair.com /
www.harrisair.com
Harris Air, based in Sitka, offers scheduled service into Klawock with our twin-engine IFR equipped aircraft with connections throughout Southeast. Ask about shipping freight/groceries. Now operating a Klawock terminal.
Island Air Express
Craig / 888-387-8989 / info@IslandAirX.com / www.IslandAirX.com
Headquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express safely operates modern jet-prop aircraft. Fully FAA-certified
for day & night IFR flights, Island Air’s aircraft provides travelers with the most reliable year-round scheduled service
available between Prince of Wales Island and Ketchikan. All scheduled flights coincide with Alaska Airlines arrivals and
departures. Fly Safe…Fly Smart!
Pacific Airways
Ketchikan / 877-360-3500 / fax 907-247-3500 / Craig 907-826-5400 / fax 826-5535/
res@flypacificairways.com / www.flypacificairways.com
Scheduled air service to Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, and Metlakatla. Charter flying, air transportation for lodges, flightseeing in
Misty Fjords National Monument, fly-out hunting and fishing trips.
Craig / 907-826-3632 / fax 907-826-2988
Storage units: 5 by 5, 5 by 10, 10 by 12, and 9 by 13 available. In Craig, full hook-up RV court as well as RV storage
available.
Klawock RV Park
Klawock / Manager Cell / 907-401-0081
RV park with laundromat for occupants. 7.1 Mile Klawock-Hollis Highway. Heated and non-heated storage units
available.
Klawock / toll free 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 / fax 907-755-2218 / Lcresak@aptalaska.net /
Guided and non-guided fishing packages, Eco-tours, waterside condo and beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals.
Naukati Bay / 907-965-5964 / gwparsley@yahoo.com / www.greggshunting.com
Guest house/cabin rental. Very nice two-bedroom with kitchen. Forested setting with access to a large trout-fishing
lake, outside gazebo, fire pit, and smokehouse. Bear hunters welcome.
Northend Cabins
Whale Pass / 907-846-5315 / northendcabins@
starband.net / www.northendcabins.com
Furnished cabins with equipped kitchens, bathroom, parking at
cabins, centrally located in Whale Pass. Freezer, licensed vendor.
Fishermen, hunters, visitors welcome. Weekly discount. Nonsmoking. Pets okay with deposit.
Promech Air
Ketchikan / 800-860-3845 / 907-225-3845 /
fax 907-247-3875 / Craig 907-826-3845 /
info@promechair.com / www.promechair.com
Year-round daily scheduled flights to Prince of Wales Island
communities and Metlakatla, from either town-side or Ketchikan
airport, and for your connecting flights on Alaska Airlines, freight
service, hunting & fishing fly-outs, lake trips, flight seeing tours to
Misty Fjords National Monument, and seasonal tours to Neets Bay
Bear Viewing.
Oceanview RV Park Campground
and Lodging
Coffman Cove / 907-329-2032 /
djeffreys@coveconnect.com /
www.coffmancove.org/rvpark.html
RV park, campground, and lodging on the beach in Coffman
Cove. Saltwater and freshwater fishing, photographer’s dream.
See you soon!
Sunrise Aviation, Inc
Secluded homes stand between the rocks and the docks.
ERIC HENNING
Wrangell / 907-874-2319 / cell 907-305-0300 /
fax 907-874-2546 / sunriseaviation@gci.net /
On Whiskey Creek
www.sunriseflights.com
Hollis / 907-530-7081 / cabin@onwhiskeycreek.com / www.onwhiskeycreek.com
Air Charter service serving all SE Alaska and Canada. Hunting, fishing, freight, and remote drop-offs. Fast,
Private beachfront, wooded cabin for do-it-yourself adventurers. Kitchen, bathroom, freezer. Great fishing, lots of
dependable service when and where you need it-call for price and availability.
wildlife, hiking, kayaking, and lots of exploring. Complimentary pick-up in Hollis.
Taquan Air
Ketchikan / toll free 800-770-8800 / fax 907-228-4605 / cell 907-401-0712 / brien@taquanair.com /
Port Protection Adventures
www.taquanair.com
Port Protection / 907-489-2236
Schedules year-round between Ketchikan and POW communities of Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, Hollis, Hydaburg, Long
Fully furnished beachfront cabin on Jackson Island in Port Protection with skiff. $350/day. Private dock and
Island, Cholmondely, Coffman Cove, Naukati Bay, Whale Pass, Edna Bay, Port Protection, and Point Baker.
fish cleaning facilities. Must reserve in advance. Pets okay.
Red Dawg Retreat
CABINS / CAMPING / R.V. FACILITIES
Alaskan Escape
self-guided fishing experience. Can accommodate groups up to 25 in multiple cabins. Pets okay
Whale Pass / 907-846-5317 / timberhick0402@gmail.com / www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.com
Beautifully furnished waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet in Whale Pass. Skiff & vehicle packages available for
your self-guided hunting, fishing, and exploring adventures. Private, clean, and family friendly. Pets okay with deposit.
Aplace Tostay
Klawock / 907-755-2609 / fax 907-826-2991 / cell 907-209-1247 / aplacetostay@aptalaska.net /
www.aplacetostayinak.com
Cabins available April through September. Accommodations for one to six persons. Crossroad location for the Island.
Fresh and saltwater fishing nearby. Black bear and Sitka black tail deer hunting available.
Cabins In Alaska – Hollis, LLC
Hollis / 888-648-7277 / staff@CabinsInAlaska.com /
www.CabinsInAlaska.com
Cedar cabins 5.7 miles from Hollis Ferry Terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with linens, cookware, fridge, coffeepot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses sleep two.
Laundry facilities, toilets/showers, and meeting room in central bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals. Sorry—no
smoking, no pets. May to mid-September season. Reservations only.
Coffman Cove Adventures offers full-service self-guided adventures for fishing and sightseeing adventures. Week long
rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rentals. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available.
Donna’s Place
Whale Pass / 907-846-5202 / fax 907-846-5202 / donnas.place@yahoo.com
Two fully furnished rental units; each sleeps up to two people. One fully furnished unit sleeps up to four people. Coinoperated laundromat. Parking and a beautiful view.
Hollis Adventure Rentals
Hollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / cell 425-766-8969 / harentals@comcast.net /
www.harentals.com
Car rental with kayak, boat, and camping gear packages at the Hollis Ferry Dock. We also offer skiff, van, motorcycle,
truck, and fishing gear rental at affordable rates.
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907-755-2626
Coffman Cove / 541-247-5721 / fax 541-247-5721 / cell 541-698-7500 / joyner1@charter.net /
www.reddawgretreat.com
3 bdrm, 2 baths. Home newly furnished, complete kitchen, TV, DVD, laundry room & freezer. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Great
for family or group that likes to fish and enjoy Alaska.
Ruff It Bayside Cabins
Whale Pass / 907-846-5221 / goodfishing@starband.net / www.ruffitresort.com
Do-it-yourself hunting and fishing. Available from May through September. Comfortable, clean cabins that sleep four.
Comes with skiffs. Minutes away from great Coho fishing!
Welchman Longbow and Cabin Rental
Whale Pass / 907-846-5333 / fax 907-846-5333 / welch@starband.net /
www.welchmanlongbows.com
Cabin rental on main road system. Fully heated, shower, kitchen, bedroom & sleeping loft, sleeps 5… quiet, rustic,
wooded setting.
CAR RENTAL
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 / info@fishorhunt.com /
www.fishorhunt.com
Packages including: Cottages, Boats, Vehicles, Saltwater Charters or Guided Stream fishing. Our facilities include: tackle
Hollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 / cell 425-766-8969 / harentals@comcast.net /
www.harentals.com
Car rental with kayak, boat, and camping gear packages at the Hollis Ferry Dock. We also offer skiff, van, motorcycle,
truck, and fishing gear rental at affordable rates.
Rainforest Auto Rentals
Craig / 907-826-cars (2277) / cell 907-401-0793 / fax 907-826-5277 rainforestauto@gmail.com /
www.rainforestauto.com
Full-service auto rentals, newer vehicles, competitive rates. Great Service!
Shaub-Ellison Tire & Fuel / Car Rental
Craig / 907-826-3450 / fax 907-826-3440 / bob@shaubellison.com
Car rental available with ferry pick-up and drop-off. Plus full-service fuel and auto service and repair: mechanics on
duty; batteries, brakes, towing service, quick lubes, shocks, major brand tires.
Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
CAR RENTAL
Kenai, AK / 907-283-1991 / fax 907-283-2230 / info@visitkenai.com / www.visitkenai.com
Get hooked on Kenai! Featuring world class fishing, annual Birding Festival, & plenty of wild life viewing. Kenai Visitor
& Cultural Center offers Kenai merchandise, art exhibits, & Kenai River Marathon.
Shelter Cove Lodge / See Rainforest Auto Rentals
Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 / dave@sheltercovelodge.com /
www.sheltercovelodge.com
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
Ketchikan, AK / 907-225-6166 / 800-770-3300 / fax 907-225-4250 / info@visit-ketchikan.com /
www.visit-ketchikan.com
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Welcome Inn Bed and Breakfast
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3950 / cell 541-530-0768 / welcomeinnbb@gmail.com /
www.lodginginnalaska.com
Clean, quiet, and comfortable Alaskan hospitality. Open year-round. Vehicle rentals
available.
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Petersburg, AK / 907-772-3646 / fax 907-772-2453 / pcoc@alaska.com / www.petersburg.org
Serves the business community of Petersburg through communication, networking, and education of our members.
Wesley Rentals
Klawock, AK / 907-755-2626 / fax 907-755-2627 / info@princeofwalescoc.org /
Order from us, the 2014 Guide to Prince of Wales Island; USFS road map; Alaska Connections III Cookbook; relocation
packets; and brochures from our members. Contact us for brochures and information about our beautiful Prince of Wales
Island!
Klawock / 907-617-8837 / fax 907-755-8837 / wesmo54@yahoo.com / www.wesleyrentals.com
We have 4 wheel drive vehicles, small and mid-size all wheel drive vehicles, and pick-up trucks. Our vehicles are available for rent on Prince of Wales Island. Now located at the Klawock Airport.
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / VISITORS BUREAUS
Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce
Prince Rupert, BC / 250-624-2296 / fax 250-622-2334 / manager@princerupertchamber.ca /
www.princerupertchamber.ca
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Anchorage, AK / 907-272-2401 / fax 907-272-4117 / info@anchoragechamber.org /
www.anchoragechamber.org
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce works to advance a successful business climate by attending to the civic, economic, and cultural betterment of our community through advocacy, connectivity, and education.
We include up-to-date information for our residents and travelers including services, programs, a community directory and maps. Entrepreneurs and business owners will find information on bylaws, land
use, and zoning together with applications for various permits.
Seldovia Chamber of Commerce
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Seldovia, AK / 907-234-7612 / president@seldoviachamber.org / www.seldoviachamber.org
You Otter Be Here!
Bellingham, WA / 360-671-3990 / fax 360-647-7873 / loni@Bellingham.org / www.Bellingham.org
Visit Bellingham in Northwest Washington! Bellingham and Whatcom County offer incredible scenery, unique adventures, and charming cultural attractions. Bellingham is 80 miles north of Seattle; 40 miles south of Vancouver, BC.
Skagway Chamber of Commerce
Skagway, AK / 907-983-1898 / fax 907-983-2031/ chamber@aptalaska.net /
www.skagwaychamber.org
Denali Chamber of Commerce
Healy, AK / 907-683-4636 / denali.chamber@gmail.com / www.denalichamber.com
Use the web site to contact virtually every business in the Denali area that is involved in tourism. Please look through
our member list for information on merchants, services, and organizations.
A place exists in Alaska where the past lives on, where the cries of “Gold in the Yukon” still echo from
steep canyon walls, and sounds of barroom pianos & boomtown crowds ring out in the night. A place
where romance & excitement of yesteryear linger around every street corner, every bend in the trail.
That place is Skagway!
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce
Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce
Ketchikan, AK / 907-225-3184 / fax 907-225-3187 / info@ketchikanchamber.com /
www.ketchikanchamber.com
Advocate for local businesses and industry in the Ketchikan area.
Soldotna, AK / 907-262-9814 / fax 907-262-3566 / info@soldotnachamber.com /
www.soldotnachamber.com
Chamber and visitor information center. Home of the world-record, sport-caught, King salmon. Free recreation guides
available upon request.
Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Palmer, AK / 907-745-2880 / fax 907-746-4164 / director@palmerchamber.org /
www.palmerchamber.org
Offers businesses a wide-range of opportunities to promote business. Offers programs for networking to make new
contacts and make a difference in the community.
Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce
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Sitka, AK / 907-747-8604 / info@sitkachamber.com / www.sitkachamber.com
The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of Sitka businesses and community leaders who
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Haines Chamber of Commerce
Haines, AK / 907-766-2202 / cell 907-303-3008 / fax 907-766-2271 / chamber@haineschamber.org /
www.haineschamber.org
Promotes economic growth that contributes to the local quality of life by advocacy, cooperative programs that provide
necessary resources, and educating the community on the importance of a sustainable economy.
Juneau Chamber of Commerce
Juneau, AK / 907-463-3488 / fax 907-463-3489 / juneauchamber@gci.net /
www.juneauchamber.com
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce supports economic diversity, encourages entrepreneurship, and endorses responsible, sustainable development to maintain Juneau’s high quality of life while advocating economic vitality for all of
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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / VISITORS BUREAUS
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Wasilla, AK / 907-376-1299 / fax 907-373-2560 / lyn@wasillachamber.org /
www.wasillachamber.org
The Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce is your leader in advocating a business climate that fosters positive economic
growth and prosperity.
Wrangell Chamber of Commerce
Outer Otter Sport Fishing
Klawock / 907-254-2433 / cohorocky@hotmail.com / www.Outerottersportfishing.com
U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain. Great fishing on our 22-ft. boat with enclosed cabin! 2-4 people. Top quality gear.
Saltwater and freshwater, including trout, steelhead, and salmon. Also, fly fishing guide & instruction. Fun guaranteed!
Fully furnished beachfront cabin on Jackson Island in Port Protection with skiff. $350/day. Private dock and
fish cleaning facilities. Must reserve in advance. Pets okay.
Wrangell, AK / 907-874-3901 / fax 907-874-3905 / wrangellchamber@gmail.com /
www.wrangellchamber.org
We encourage the growth of existing business activities while giving all proper assistance to any new firms or individuals seeking residence in Wrangell and its environs.
Prince of Wales Sportfishing
CHARTERS / GUIDES / OUTFITTERS
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 / info@fishorhunt.com /
www.fishorhunt.com
Packages including: cottages, boats, vehicles, saltwater charters, or guided stream fishing. Our facilities include: tackle
Alaska Glacier Adventures
Klawock / 907-738-5000 / kurt@alaskaglacieradventures.com /
www.alaskaglacieradventures.com
Fully guided hunting and fishing trips for black bear, deer, seaducks, halibut, salmon, rockfish, and lingcod aboard our
38’ high-speed, deluxe, charter boat “Glacier.”
Alaskan Dreams Fishing & Hunting Lodge
Naukati / 907-723-7291 / akdreams@starband.net
Charter fishing on 32-foot catamaran with head and heat; 3-day to 5-day packages. Lodge has three bedrooms with
private baths, double occupancy.
Thorne Bay / 800-764-3918 / fax 801-679-4766 / cell Brad 801-725-9866 / cell Jay 503-310-6301 /
brad@boardwalklodge.com / jay@boardwalklodge.com / www.boardwalklodge.com
As Sporting Classics 2010 Fishing Lodge of the Year for all of North America, this
5-Star, Orvis* endorsed resort specializes in both Fresh and Saltwater guided fishing
trips plus big Game Hunting, Adventure Tours, and Wildlife Viewing. Full packages
and day trips available. Also, Gourmet Cuisine, Fine Dining, and upscale, overnight
accommodations are available for those special times. (RSVP required). Ask about
POW resident rates.
Craig / 888-943-4746 / cell 360-961-2116 / rendsley@earthlink.net /
www.princeofwalessportfishing.com
Catch salmon, halibut, and bottom fish amidst the beautiful islands near Craig. 28’ North River with state of the art
electronics and a heated cabin. Owned by Capt. Rob Endsley
fax 907-826-3293 / charters 360-961-2116 / ruthanns@aptalaska.net
Established in 1976. Cocktail Bar, restaurant with waterfront dining. Burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All hotel rooms
include fridge, coffeemaker, microwave, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Rob @ 888-943-4746. The place to
meet on POW Island.
Shelter Cove Lodge
Southeast Retreat, Inc
Klawock / 907-617-2941 / cell 907-723-4994 /
southeastretreat@yahoo.com / www.southeastretreat.com
Sure Strike Charters
Craig / 907-826-3909 / surestrikecharters@aptalaska.net
Charter fishing and lodging facilities. The finest in salmon, halibut, and bottom fishing. Spectacular scenery, incredible
wildlife. Gourmet meals and true Alaskan hospitality.
CHURCHES
Edna Bay Alliance Church
Edna Bay / 907-594-6347 / lee2doris@gmail.com
A Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Bible teaching services Sunday at 10
a.m. Call 907-594-6347 for other studies.
Whale Pass / 907-846-5317 / timberhick0402@gmail /
www.alaskasfishtaleslodge.com
Beautifully furnished waterfront cabins located on Neck Lake outlet in Whale Pass.
Skiff & vehicle packages available for your self-guided hunting, fishing, and exploring
adventures. Private, clean, and family-friendly. Pets okay with deposit.
First Presbyterian Church of Craig and Klawock
Catch-a-King Charters
Hollis Community Church
Craig / 907-826-3282 / 904-401-1227 / maritime@aptalaska.net
Come worship God with us! Summer June – August, Sunday School 9am. Worship
Service 10am. Winter Sept – May, Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 11am.
Located 2nd and Spruce, Craig. Pastor Claudia Rowe.
Craig / 907-826-2938 / cell 907-401-0189 / fax 907-826-2937 /
catchaking1@aptalaska.net / www.catchakingcharters.com
Fishing charters for salmon, halibut, bottom fish from May through September.
Lodging for up to thirty guests. Twenty years in business with very experienced and
friendly guides.
Fireweed Lodge
Hollis / 907-530-7038 / hcc@aptalaska.net / www.hollisbible.org
Camp facility includes: cabins, bathhouse, conference room, Chapel, classrooms,
kitchen, trails, and more. Church gatherings: for worship/fellowship Sunday a.m.
and p.m. Bible studies during the week call or email for times.
Paddling our calm waters takes you close to
natural wonders.
ANGELA COLEMAN
Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 /
fireweed@aol.com /
Freshwater Outfitters
Craig / 907-826-3251 / cell 907-401-1886 / fax 907-826-3938 / ssinc@aptalaska.net
Hotel Services and guided freshwater fishing
J & J Charter Service
Coffman Cove / 907-329-2009 / jandjcharters@yahoo.com / www.jandjcharters.com
Full-service fishing & lodging. Freshwater, saltwater, and waterfowl charters. Also offering cave tours, wildlife viewing
and sightseeing. Lodging and meals also available.
The Landing at Otter Cove, LLC
Thorne Bay / 907-752-0786 / toll-free 888-424-5445 /
info@thelandingatottercove.com / www.thelandingatottercove.com
Floating lodge in secluded cove offers cabin lodging. Self-guided hunting & fishing as well as guided fishing charters
and big game hunting. Transportation aboard our 30-foot aluminum catamaran.
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Klawock Church – The Journey
Klawock / 907-401-1463 / itsnotaboutlarry@hotmail.com
Join our Celebration Gathering at 4pm for food, fellowship, prayer, and Bible
preaching. Give and receive joy, strength, peace, encouragement and companionship for the Journey!
New Hope Baptist Church
Craig / 907-826-2526 / ensleys@aptalaska.net
Preaching Christ as man’s only HOPE. Sunday services: Sunday school 9:45am/Worship service 11:00am. Sunday evening
6:30pm.
Prince of Peace Assembly of God Church
Klawock / 907-755-2275 / 907-617-5885 /
highergroundpursuit@gci.net /
www.spaciousskies/PrincePeace
Sunday services: Sunday School 9:30am/Worship service 10:30am/Prayer gathering 6:00pm. Midweek: Home fellowship groups at various times & places. Call for information. Join us and experience the love of God and his people.
Salvation Army, The
Klawock / 907-755-2769 / fax 907-755-2768
Join us for Sunday service! Sunday school 9:45am Worship Service 11am. Visitors aren’t just welcome, they are
expected! Emergency assistance and commodities when available. Hours 10:00am - 2:00pm, Tuesday - Friday.
St. John’s By the Sea Catholic Church
Klawock / 907-755-2345 / fax 907-755-2350 / cell 907-738-1219 / stjohn@aptalaska.net /
www.parishesonline.com/stjohnsbythesea.org
Worship with us every day at our church in Klawock, or weekends in the communities of Thorne Bay and Naukati. Stop
in to pray and view our beautiful stained glass windows!
Whale Pass Bible Church
Whale Pass / 907-846-5333 / welch@starband.net
Sunday school for adults and children at 10:00am. Service @ 11:00am. We are a Bible teaching church. Everyone is
welcome!
CLUBS
P.O.W.E.R – Prince of Wales Emergency Resources
Craig / 907-826-3995
POWER Thrift Store, Food Bank, and Emergency resources. Helping those in need on POW Island. Volunteer run Thrift
Store supported by Island businesses, churches, and community members since 1987.
Prince of Wales Runners/Walkers Club
Craig / 907-254-1884
Sponsoring organization for the 15th annual POW International Marathon on May 24, 2014. Also sponsors other fun
runs throughout the year to promote a healthy lifestyle. Come join the fun!
Prince of Wales Shooting Club
Craig / powshootingclub@gmail.com / Mile Post 8, Port St. Nicholas Road / www.powshooters.com
POWSC is a local club of firearms and archery enthusiasts who come together to promote safety and camaraderie. Our
range on Port Saint Nicholas is open to the public.
Sunnahae Arts Council
Klawock and Craig / 907-826-5904 / cell 907-401-0304 / john.bruns.ak@gmail.com
The Sunnahae Arts Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of artistic expression. Sponsored
events include live theatre, Island Grinds, and an annual Arts Festival.
Youth First Responders Emergency Team
Klawock & Craig / cell 907-401-1940 / fax 907-826-3278 / powyfr@starband.net
Group of youth ages 14-18 that train in First Responder, EMS, and Fire skills. Provides support services to EMS teams
across Prince of Wales Island. The Power of YOUth!
COMPUTER SERVICES / WEB PAGE DESIGN
Cleary Computer Services
Klawock / 907-755-2963 / cell 907-401-0200 / kcleary@kcleary.com / www.kcleary.com
Repairs, installations, wireless Internet, networks, Windows*. Security software & most parts in stock. Custom orders.
Craig/Klawock pick-up/drop-off service available. Serving POW over 25 years.
Tongass Communications
Craig / cell 907-247-3596 / alaskareport@gmail.com / www.tongass.net
Google apps for business specialist. Next generation office systems consulting and hosting. Web presence management.
Remote desktop based computer configurations.
CONSTRUCTION / CONTRACTORS
Alaska Integrated Services
Juneau and Klawock / 907-789-0214 / cell 907-957-1146 / fax 907-789-0224 /
bretb@akintegrated.com
Building automation systems/HVAC, CCTV, access control, integrated lighting, temperature control, sales, and service.
B-3 Contractors Inc.
Klawock / 907-755-2375 / fax 907-755-2361 / b3con@aptalaska.net / www.b3contractors.com
General contracting, site development, driveways, utility installations, pre-engineered metal buildings, hauling,
excavation. Thirty-nine years experience and high-quality service.
DHB Restoration, LLC
Coffman Cove / 907-329-2018 / cell 907-254-0672 / fax 907-329-2019 /
gordon@dhbrestoration.com / www.dhbrestoration.com
General Contractor - 35 year’s experience. New Construction/Remodeling/Disaster Restoration/24 Hr Fire & Flood Service/Full Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning. Detail focused. Licensed, bonded, insured. IICRC Certified Firm-Applied
Structural Drying, Water Restoration, Carpet Cleaning, Odor Control. NAHB-CGP, EPA-Lead Certified Firm, BBB-Member
Excellent Standing.
Island Plumbing & Heating, LLC
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3364 / fax 907-828-3364 / budwillard@hotmail.com
Plumbing and heating services for new and existing residential and commercial buildings. Winterization and spring
start up on vacation homes. Major credit cards accepted. Licensed, bonded, insured.
Michael Sheets Construction, LLC
POW / 503-435-8555 / sheets@comcast.net
New construction, remodel, home maintenance, and renovation. Licensed, bonded & insured residential contractor. 503-435-8555
Mike Hamme’s Quality Carpentry
Craig / 907-826-5038 / fax 907-826-5687 / cell 907-401-0351 / mikehamme@hotmail.com
General carpentry: concrete, framing, roofing, siding, windows, trim, interior packages. Island-wide.
Prince of Wales Electric and Repair
Klawock / 907-755-2443 / fax 907-755-2980 / cell 907-723-6274 / spetersak@gmail.com
POWER has been in business since 1997. We provide all electrical services for industrial, commercial, and residential
customers. Attention to detail, hard work, and outstanding performance sets us apart from the rest.
Prince of Wales Ready Mix
Hollis - Ketchikan / 907-225-2925 / fax 907-225-0518
For all your concrete needs, commercial or residential. To schedule a pour, call 907-225-2925.
Southeast Road Builders Inc.
Haines / 907-766-2833 / fax 907-766-2832 / Klawock 907-755-2183 / sri@seroad.com
Highway general contractor.
Trojan & Son, LLC
Craig / 907-826-3734 / fax 907-826-3734 / cell 907-401-0147 /
richard@trojanandson.com / www.trojanandson.com
Remote site work, home sites, well drilling, sewer, roads, low boy, amphibious services, licensed, and bonded. Since
1997.
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DINING
Mark Beardsley, CPA
CPA and tax services. Office located at West Wind Plaza, 333 Cold Storage Road.
Milner, Howard & Palmer CPA ‘s (PC)
Craig / 907-826-6255 / 907-401-0015 / fax 907-826-6255 / powproperties@gmail.com
Thorne Bay / 800-764-3918 / fax 801-679-4766 / cell Brad 801-725-9866 /
cell Jay 503-310-6301 / brad@boardwalklodge.com / jay@boardwalklodge.com /
www.boardwalklodge.com
As Sporting Classics 2010 Fishing Lodge of the Year for all of North America, this 5-Star, Orvis* endorsed resort specializes in both Fresh and Saltwater guided fishing trips plus big game hunting, adventure tours, and wildlife viewing.
Full packages and day trips available. Also, gourmet cuisine, fine dining, and upscale, overnight accommodations are
Fireweed Lodge
Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 /
fax 907-755-2936 / fireweed@aol.com /
The only full-service fishing resort. Ten boats, kayaks, and recreational facilities,
spa and fitness room.
Ketchikan / 907-225-1040 / 907-401-0015 / smilner@mhp-cpas.com
CPA firm providing Advisory, Financial Statement, and Tax service.
Petersburg-Wrangell Insurance Center
Petersburg / toll-free 800-478-3858 / 907-772-3858 / fax 907-772-3184 / susane@p-wins.com /
www.p-wins.com
Looking for fast, friendly service for your insurance needs? We have a knowledgeable staff ready to help you keep the
things you’ve worked so hard for. Contact our agency today!
Southeast Alaska Tax Services
Craig / fax 907-826-2267/ cell 561-253-4083 / kmacinak@gmail.com
Complete tax preparation and bookkeeping service.
Tongass Federal Credit Union
Thorne Bay 907-828-8880 / Klawock 907-755-2800 /
toll free 800-960-8328 / tfcu@aptalaska.net / www.tongassfcu.com
Branch locations in the Island News building in Thorne Bay, in the Klawock-Heenya
Mall, and at 2000 Tongass Ave., in Ketchikan. Thorne Bay branch open 10 a.m.-2
p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Klawock branch open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,
Tuesday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Public-use ATMs are at Thorne Bay Market,
Klawock-Heenya Mall, and six locations in Ketchikan.
The Hill Bar
Craig / 907-826-3423
Bar & liquor store in downtown Craig. Open 1pm daily. Cold drinks, hot food, ATM,
darts, pool tables, pull tabs, Texas Hold’em, Sunday, 3pm
Kim’s Corner, Expresso/Cafe
Klawock / 907-755-2112 / cell 907-401-0447 /
nelsonkim2010@hotmail.com
Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, & dinners. Summer schedule 7 days a week.
Winter- closed Monday. Featuring Espresso/Lattes and daily specials.
Wells Fargo Bank
Craig / 907-826-3040 / fax 907-826-3044 / www.wellsfargo.com
We’re your financial connection on Prince of Wales Island. Local service and
national access. Open 9am – 5pm Monday – Thursday & 9am – 6pm Friday.
Papa’s Pizza
Our streams make family time easy. TAYLOR MURRAY
Craig /907-826-2244 / owenak@hotmail.com /
www.papaspizaak.com
Fresh homemade pizzas, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and ice cream. Dine in, take out, or call for delivery. Located in
FOREST PRODUCTS
the West Wind Plaza Shopping Center, in Craig.
Eagle Wood Products
fax 907-826-3293 / charters 360-961-2116 /
ruthanns@aptalaska.net
Established in 1976. Cocktail bar, restaurant with waterfront dining. Burgers, salads, seafood, steaks. All hotel rooms
include fridge, coffeemaker, microwave, shower/tub. Fishing charters available with Rob @ 888-943-4746. The place to
meet on POW Island.
Shelter Cove Lodge
Craig / 907-401-0082 / 907-401-0461
Quality cedar shingles: 16” - 18”- 24” shingles. Custom orders.
Viking Lumber Company Inc.
Klawock / 907-755-8880 / fax 907-755-8888 / vikinglumber@aptalaska.net
Wood products manufacturer at Mile 6 Craig-Klawock Highway. No retail sales.
FUEL / DIESEL / PROPANE
Craig / 907-826-2939 / fax 907-826-2941 /
dave@sheltercovelodge.com / www.sheltercovelodge.com
AC – Alaska Commercial Company
Thorne Bay Cafe
Craig / 907-826-2944 / fax 907-826-3916 /
info@arrowheadlpgas.com / www.arrowheadlpgas.com
Your full-service propane gas professionals. Reliable deliveries, licensed technicians. Stocking ON-demand water heaters, fireplaces, heaters, RV appliances, & accessories. Large selection of name-brand electric & gas home appliances.
Thorne Bay / 907-828-8828 / alaskabearfactory@hotmail.com / www.alaskabearfactory.com
The best dang burger in Thorne Bay, more than just a snack. Menu includes hot sandwiches, wraps, salads, & old
fashioned milkshakes. Dine in & take out. Local art & gifts available.
Zat’s Pizza
Craig / 907-826-2345
Much more than pizza: great food, good wine, beer on tap. Authentic handmade pizza to order. Zat’s a tasty pizza! Eat
in, take out, or call for delivery. Up the road from the gas station.
Alaska Pacific Bank
Ketchikan / 907-228-4655 / fax 907-225-8304 / mguevarra@alaskapacificbank.com /
www.alaskapacificbank.com
Serving Southeast Alaska since 1935, we offer a full range of financial products and services to meet the unique needs
of Southeast Alaskans. Offices located in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Sitka.
Davies-Barry Insurance
Craig / 907-826-2922 / fax 907-826-2923 / greg@davies-barry.com / www.davies-barry.com
Insurance agency specializing in home, auto, boat, and business insurance. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. In
business more than 70 years.
Diversified Investments & Insurance
Ketchikan / 907-225-9805 / fax 907-225-9807 / dii@diiketchikan.net
Specializing in investments and insurance for businesses and individuals: retirement, (IRA, 401(k), deferred compensation), education, brokerage accounts, life, health, disability and long-term care insurance. In business over 30 years.
Securities Advisory services offered through KMS Financial Services Inc.
Edward Jones Investments
Ketchikan / 907-220-9988 / fax 855-261-2960 / erin.reeve@edwardjones.com /
www.edwardjones.com
Providing comprehensive financial planning, investments, and insurance for individual investors and small business
owners since 1922. Serving Southern Southeast Alaskans from our Ketchikan branch office, call 907-225-5663 or visit
www.edwardjones.com.
First Bank
Craig / 907-826-3254 / fax 907-826-3910 / 888-536-8585 / lynnette.logan@firstbankak.com /
www.firstbankak.com
Full-service community bank offering checking, savings and time deposit accounts; consumer, commercial, construction, and home loans; and online banking services. Two ATM locations on Prince of Wales Island.
Arrowhead LP Gas
Black Bear Store
Klawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / otis@aptalaska.net
Basic groceries, fuel, hunting and fishing licenses, and tackle.
Petro Marine Services
Craig / 907-826-3296 / fax 907-826-3905 / tonyl@harborent.com / www.harborent.com
We provide marine fueling, home heating deliveries, and industrial lubes and fuels for the logging and construction
industries. Located at 110 JT Brown Street.
FINANCIAL SERVICES / INSURANCE
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Klawock / 907-755-2955
Klawock Fuels: 24 hour pay at the pump service, gas, diesel, propane, and food items.
907-755-2626
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Sharon Brosamle 907-401-0081 / brosamleak@hotmail.com
Bob Claus 907-401-0270 / Bob@Seacc.org
Wendy Clavel office 907-755-2626
Cheryl Fecko
Ralph Gregory 907-622-5435 / ralphandjoy@gci.net
Ann James 907-254-1884 / annjames326@gmail.com
Barbara Permenter 903-307-5528 / b-permenter@hotmail.com
Doug Rhodes
Pat Roppel
Jan Stevens 907-401-1067 / jan03stevens@yahoo.com
Kim Swainson 907-826-2567 / cell 401-0049
Jack Walsh 907-654-3971 / jwalsh@craigschools. com
Doug Ward
Dennis Watson
LODGES / RESORTS
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 /info@fishorhunt.com /
www.fishorhunt.com
Packages including: cottages, boats, vehicles, saltwater charters or guided stream fishing. Our facilities include: tackle
Alaskan Escape
self-guided fishing experience. Can accommodate groups up to 25 in multiple cabins. Pets okay
Thorne Bay / 800-764-3918 / fax 801-679-4766 / cell Brad 801-725-9866 / cell Jay 503-310-6301 /
brad@boardwalklodge.com / jay@boardwalklodge.com / www.boardwalklodge.com
As Sporting Classics 2010 Fishing Lodge of the Year for all of North America, this 5-Star, Orvis* endorsed resort specializes in both Fresh and saltwater guided fishing trips plus big game hunting, adventure tours, and wildlife viewing.
Full packages and day trips available. Also, Gourmet Cuisine, Fine Dining, and upscale, overnight accommodations are
Alaska’s Waterfall Resort
West Prince of Wales Island / toll free 800-544-5125 / fax 907-225-8530 /
wfreservations@kpunet.net / www.waterfallresort.com
Saltwater Sportsman Magazine announced the “Twenty Greatest Fishing Spots on Earth” and Waterfall Resort as the
lodge of choice. In 2014, celebrate 32 years of quality sport-fishing hospitality at Waterfall.
Cabins In Alaska - Hollis, LLC
Hollis / 888-648-7277 / staff@CabinsInAlaska.com / www.CabinsInAlaska.com
Cedar cabins 5.7 miles from Hollis Ferry Terminal. Your housekeeping cabins are completely furnished with linens,
cookware, fridge, coffeepot, microwave and stovetop range. Three cabins sleep four people and three bunkhouses sleep
two. Laundry facilities, toilets/showers, and meeting room in central Bathhouse. Day, weekly, monthly rentals. Sorry,
no smoking - no pets. May to mid-September season. Reservations only.
Catch-a-King Charters
Craig / 907-826-2938 / cell 907-401-0189 / fax 907-826-2937 /
catchaking1@aptalaska.net / www.catchakingcharters.com
Fishing charters for salmon, halibut, bottom fish from May through September. Lodging for up to thirty guests. Twenty
years in business with very experienced and friendly guides.
Coffman Cove Adventures offers full-service, self-guided adventures for fishing, and sightseeing adventures. Week long
rates include accommodations, meals, vehicle and boat rental. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available.
Coffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodging
Coffman Cove / Home 907-329-2219 / Bunkhouse 907-329-2228 / ccbunkhouse@yahoo.com /
www.CoffmanCoveBunkhouse.net
Coffman Cove Bunkhouse Lodging offers you accommodations, home-cooked meals, skiff, kayaks, and 22ft. Hewescraft
for rent. Private rooms available. Call or email for an Alaskan adventure that suits your needs!
Fireweed Lodge
Klawock / 907-755-2930 / cell 206-910-7702 / fax 907-755-2936 /fireweed@aol.com /
FlyQuest Adventures Lodge
Whale Pass / phone 907-846-5328 / fax 818-212-7581 / flyquestlodge@yahoo.com /
www.flyquestlodge.com
Fish Silver Salmon & Kings from our beautiful ocean bay, a few steps from your lodging. Furnished cabins include: private baths, complete kitchen, boat, and crab pots, too! Delicious homemade meals available (B&B). Halibut by Charter.
Drive to us, one block from Neck Lake outlet.
McFarland’s FLOATEL
Thorne Bay / toll-free 888-828-3335 / 907-828-3335 / floatel@starband.net /
www.mcfarlandsfloatel.com
Unique accommodations in your own deluxe log cabin. Two miles by water from the town of Thorne Bay. Now accessible
by road; call for directions. Boat and car rentals.
Ruff It Bayside Cabins
Whale Pass / 907-846-5221 / goodfishing@starband.net / www.RuffitResort.com
Do-it-yourself hunting and fishing. Available from May through September. Comfortable, clean cabins that sleep four.
Comes with skiffs. Minutes away from great coho fishing.
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Youth First Responders Emergency Team
LODGES / RESORTS
Shelter Cove Lodge
Southeast Retreat, Inc.
Klawock / 907-617-2941 / cell 907-723-4994 / southeastretreat@yahoo.com /
www.southeastretreat.com
Klawock / Cell 907-401-0683 / fax 907-826-3278 / powyfr@starband.net
Group of youth ages 14-18 that train in First Responder, EMS, and fire skills. Provides support services to EMS teams
across Prince of Wales Island. The Power of YOUth!
MINING
Pure Nickel, Inc.
Toronto, Ontario Canada / 416-644-0066 / info@purenickel.com / www.purenickel.com
Pure Nickel Inc. is a mineral exploration company active on two Alaskan properties including Salt Chuck, on Prince of
Wales Island, 10 miles southwest of Thorne Bay.
Ucore Rare Metals
MADE ON PRINCE OF WALES
NATIVE CORPORATIONS
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3471 / southhaven@starband.net / www.southhavenguesthouse.com
Best view on the bay. Private waterfront two-bedroom, furnished guest house with woodstove. Includes skiff, vehicle,
and ocean rods for your self-guided Southeast experience. Also listed in Accommodations.
Alaska Gold Oysters, LLC
POW / 503-435-8555 / sheets@comcast.net / www.alaskanhalfshelloysters.com
We grow Pacific Oysters and deliver live to places all around the USA. Premium quality oysters from Alaska’s pristine Sea
Otter Sound!
Nova Scotia, Canada / 902-482-5214 / cell 604-842-9802 / fax 902-482-0197 / randy@ucore.com /
www.ucore.com
Ucore Rare Metals is a junior mining company focused on developing the Bokan-Dotson Ridge Rare Earth Element
property located on Prince of Wales Island, approximately 60 miles southeast of Craig.
Klawock Heenya Corporation
Klawock / 907-755-2270 / fax 907-755-2966 / khc@aptalaska.net / www.klawockheenya.com
Klawock Heenya Corporation is an ANCSA Village Corporation with more than 900 shareholders.
Sealaska Timber Corp.
Pamela Rae Huteson, Author
Craig / 907-617-5886 / bob.girt@sealaska.com
A Native Corporation owned by over 20,000 tribal member shareholders guided by
traditions of environmental stewardship with the goal of positively impacting its
communities.
Klawock / pamelaraehuteson@gmail.com
Author and illustrator, “Legends in Wood: Stories of the Totems, Transformation Masks and
Greatland on a Summer Day.”
Stone Arts of Alaska
Craig / 907-826-3571 / cell 907-401-0923 / stoneartsofalaska@gmail.com /
www.stoneartsofalaska.com
SE Alaska has some of the world’s most beautiful stone. Check out our coffee, end, and
hallway tables. Also, our fine art sculptures, decorative bowls, one-of-a-kind jewelry
items, and other collectables-all made of local stone.
NON-PROFITS / GOVERNMENT
City of Coffman Cove
Coffman Cove / 907-329-2233 / fax 907-329-2212 /
coffmancove@ccalaska.com / www.coffmancovealaska.com
The City of Coffman Cove operates utilities, a harbor, public library with wireless Internet, event space for rent, a monthly clinic, EMS, and a fire department.
Strictly Local Selections – Gift Boutique & Gallery
Craig / 907-826-4825 / cindy@alaskaballs.com
Studio home of Alaska Balls hand-painted “not-just-for-Christmas” ornaments as well as
a treasury of locally-produced gift items from Island artists and crafters. At Thibodeau’s
Mall in Craig.
City of Craig
Craig / 907-826-3275 / fax 907-826-3278 / info@craigak.com /
www.craigak.com
Municipal government, recreation, aquatic center, harbors, clinic, police, fire, EMS, public
library with Internet access. At 500 Third St., across from First Bank.
Frannie Weatherford, Author
Klawock / 907-755-2298
My book will be published December 2013, by Tate Publishing, “Blossoms of Life.” My first
book at age 75 years young. A second book, “Precious Jewels,” will be published in 2014.
City of Hydaburg
Hydaburg / 907-285-3761 / fax 907-285-3760 / hydaburgcity@gmail.com
The City of Hydaburg works to ensure adequate infrastructure for its water, sewer, and
garbage services. We provide these services to 350 community residents. For more
information contact us.
MEDIA
Island News
Thorne Bay / 907-254-8211 / fax 907-828-3351 / IslandNews@starband.net
Our kids’ version of the rope swing features
Published weekly on Mondays & distributed throughout Prince of Wales Island. Island
a commercial fishing buoy. MARK MCCREADY
News accepts material from a variety of sources.
The Local Paper / The Home Office
Ketchikan / 907-225-6540 / fax 907-225-6435 /
localpapermgr@kpunet.net / www.thelocalpaper.com
We are a publishing and printing business dedicated to Southeast businesses and the promotion of a healthy economy.
City of Kasaan
Kasaan / 907-542-2212 / fax / 907-542-2223 /
kasaancityclerk@aptalaska.net
Municipality - second-class city.
City of Klawock
Klawock / 907-755-2261 / fax 907-755-2403 / lisaacs@cityofklawock.com
Municipality operates utilities, harbor, liquor store, library, Totem Park, Long House, and Carving Shed. The restoration
of the 21 poles in Totem Park was completed in 2013. A must see destination.
City of Thorne Bay
MEDICAL
Melendrez Chiropractic Clinic
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3380 / fax 907-828-3374 /
reception@thornebay-ak.gov / www.thornebay-ak.gov
Municipal government, full-service community, VPSO, EMS, fire, clinic, post office, library with Internet access. Harbor
with Internet access, K Thru 12 School, churches, grocery, gas, hardware, liquor, vehicle repair.
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Group–Prince of Wales
Craig City School District
Prince of Wales Cancer Coalition
Craig 4th of July Celebration Committee
Prince of Wales Health Network
Craig Tribal Association
Craig / 907-826-3898 / emergency 907-826-3374
We accept most Insurance & Medicare. “A spine is like a tree; if it begins its life straight, it will grow healthy.”
Craig / 907-826-3257 / mwest@Peacehealth.org / www.peacehealth.org
Primary-care clinic serving residents and visitors of Prince of Wales Island. State of the art medical, diagnostic, and
X-ray equipment; telemedicine; visiting specialists; home healthcare.
Craig / 907-826-2644 / cell 907-401-0449 / jonikuntz@gmail.com
Provides library resources and financial assistance to Prince of Wales Island cancer patients to cover travel and lodging
expenses that are not covered by insurance. Receipts needed for reimbursement.
Craig / 907-826-2410 / cell 907-617-7635 / fax 907-826-5752 /
info@powhealthnetwork.org / www.powhealthnetwork.org
A network of healthcare organizations collaborating to strengthen the healthcare system on Prince of Wales Island.
Salmon Sez . . . Speech & Language Therapy, LLC
Craig/Klawock / 907-826-2679 / fax 907-826-2679 / cell 907-240-4935 / lkfishak@gmail.com
Provides speech – language – swallowing therapy for infants, children and elders by a licensed speech-language
pathologist in the convenience of your home or community.
Whale Tail Pharmacy
Craig / 907-826-5750 / 866-826-5750 / fax 907-826-5752 /
bsaltland@hotmail.com / www.whaletailpharmacy.com
For all your prescription and over-the-counter needs. Located at West Wind Plaza.
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Craig / 907-826-3274 / fax 907-826-3322 / jwalsh@craigschools.com /www.craigschools.com
CCSD is dedicated to providing a meaningful, comprehensive, and engaging education to all students so they participate
responsibly in the Global Society.
Craig / 907-826-2575 / craigrec@aptalaska.net / www.craigak.com
Craig 4th of July celebration starts July 3rd. Kids’ fishing derby, greasy pole, royalty crowning, and fireworks at 11 p.m.,
July 4th Run, parade, games, and booths at the Christopher Thibodeau Memorial Ball Park.
Craig / 907-826-3996 / fax 907-826-3997 /
tribaladministrator@craigtribe.org
Tribal government organization with more than 600 members. Banquet hall available for meetings, conferences, and
social affairs.
Edna Bay Community
Edna Bay / 907-594-6312 / fax 907-594-6107 / cs.richter@gmail.com / www.ednabayalaska.net
Edna Bay is located in the Tongass National Forest on Kosciusko Island.
Thorne Bay Business Association
NON-PROFITS / GOVERNMENT
Hollis Community Council
Hollis / 907-530-7033 / dbld@aptalaska.net / www.hollisalaska.org
To further the common good and welfare of all the people of the community by bringing about civic betterment and
social improvement.
Hollis Public Library
Hollis / 907-530-7112 / hollispubliclibrary@gmail.com / www.hollisalaska.org
Established in 1985, Hollis Public Library, located on Hollis/Chilkat Road, offers more than 19,000 books/materials, wifi,
and video conference capabilities. Run by volunteers, it welcomes all ages.
H.O.P.E./ Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergencies
Craig / 907-826-2581 / fax 907-826-2584 / hope4pow@aptalaska.net
H.O.P.E. is our local advocacy group for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. If in need of help, please
call.
Hydaburg Cooperative Association
Hydaburg / 907-285-3666 / fax 907-285-3541 / d_witwer@hotmail.com
Tribal government for the Haida community of Hydaburg. We coordinate a culture camp and Haida festival which is
always held the last full week in July.
Island Christian Academy
Craig / 907-826-2526 / ensleys@aptalaska.net
Our commitment is to serve our children by giving them a higher Christian academic education.
Klawock City School District
Klawock / 907-755-2220 / fax 907-755-2320 /
klawockd@aptalaska.net / www.klawockschool.com
K-12 School District with enrollment of 130, pupil-teacher ratio 8 to 1. Northwest accredited. “A truly tremendous
program,” according to evaluators from Northwest Accreditation.
Thorne Bay / tbba@thornebayalaska.net / www.thornebayalaska.net
The source of information for the City of Thorne Bay, with links to all services available; a city map; and a guest book.
University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan Campus
Ketchikan / 907-228-4515 / 888-550-6177 / fax 907-225-3624 / pmschulte@uasalaska.edu /
www.ketch.alaska.edu
Toll-free information and registration statewide at 888-550-6177.
U.S. Forest Service Craig and Thorne Bay Ranger Districts
Craig 907-826-3271 / Thorne Bay 907-828-3304 / fax 907-826-2972 / kkruse@fs.fed.us /
cwebb@fs.fed.us / www.fs.fed.us
Forest Service information, maps, public-use cabin information, trail conditions/trail opportunities, campgrounds,
day-use areas. Call for El Capitan cave reservations 907-828-3304.
REAL ESTATE
Coastal Real Estate Group
Ketchikan / 907-247-5811 / fax 907-247-5812 / info@coastalak.com / www.coastalak.com
Trust our knowledge and reputation to guide you through the real estate market.
Island Realty
Craig / 907-826-6600 / fax 907-826-6601 / cell 219-781-1825 / chucksrealestate@yahoo.com /
www.alaskaislandrealty.com
Serving Prince of Wales Island and Ketchikan areas for over 20 years.
Prince of Wales Realty
Craig / 907-826-8500 / cell 907-965-8500 / princeofwalesrealty@gmail.com /
www.princeofwalesrealty.com
RENTALS: BOATS / EQUIPMENT
Klawock PTSA
Klawock / 907-755-2220 /
jean.jackson@klawockschool.com /
www.klawockschool.com
Klawock PTSA serves the K-12 students, staff, and parents of Klawock
City School District by supporting their efforts to ensure that every child
receives a quality education.
The Nature Conservancy
Naukati Bay, Inc.
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3907 / 877-499-3474 / fax 907-828-3907 /
info@fishorhunt.com / www.fishorhunt.com
Packages including: cottages, boats, vehicles, saltwater charters or guided
stream fishing. Our facilities include: tackle store, hot-tub, wireless Internet,
freezers, canoes, laundry, and more. Serving POW for 15 years.
Craig / 907-826-2100 / fax 907-826-2180 /
mkampnich@tnc.org / www.nature.org
The Nature Conservancy in Alaska works to protect and restore
ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
Restoring wild salmon habitat is a priority in Southeast
Alaska.
Coffman Cove / 907-329-2043 / cell 907-351-2978 /
info@coffmancoveak.com /
Coffman Cove Adventures offers full-service, self-guided adventures for fishing
and sightseeing adventures. Week long rates include accommodations, meals,
vehicle and boat rentals. Nightly lodging and daily boat rentals available.
Naukati / 907-629-4142 / Josh.Hills@hotmail.com
A nonprofit Community Association runs a spat (baby oysters)
nursery, fire, EMS department, and small boat dock, free RV parking
at Waterfront with covered picnic area.
Hollis / 907-530-7040 / fax 866-309-6483 /
cell 425-766-8969 / harentals@comcast.net /
www.harentals.com
Car rental with kayak, boat, and camping gear packages at the Hollis Ferry
Dock. We also offer skiff, van, motorcycle, truck, and fishing gear rental at
affordable rates.
Kasaan / 907-542-2230 / fax 907-542-3006 /
ovk@kasaan.org / www.kasaan.org
Federally recognized tribe established in 1934. Lodging available: Two
beautiful, newly constructed cabins with ocean view, beach access,
as well as close to scenic and recreational sites. Each cabin has two
bedrooms, a sleeper sofa, sleeps four to six comfortably, fully furnished
kitchen, laundry facilities to accommodate all of your needs to ensure a
hassle free stay. Also available, Chevy Suburban rentals. Contact
907-542-2230 for booking.
Prince of Wales Community Advisory Council (POWCAC)
Craig / Contact Jon Bolling info@craigak.com / 907-826-3275
POWCAC, established in 1989, is a membership organization made up of the communities on Prince of Wales Island.
POWCAC promotes the resolution of issues important to the residents of Prince of Wales Island. Membership in the
council includes the cities of Craig, Thorne Bay, Coffman Cove, Klawock, Hydaburg, and Kasaan. Membership also
includes community associations in Hollis, Naukati Bay, Whale Pass, Point Baker, Port Protection, and Edna Bay. The
Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit member.
Prince of Wales Hatchery Association
Klawock / 907-755-2231 / fax 907-755-2440 / powha@hughes.net / www.powha.org
A nonprofit salmon hatchery association committed to salmon enhancement to benefit common property fisheries and
the economic development of Prince of Wales Island and Southeast Alaska.
Prince of Wales Watershed Association
Naukati Bay / 907-209-4079 / pow.watersheds@gmail.com / www.powwatersheds.org
Southeast Conference
Juneau / 907-586-4351 / fax 907-463-5670 / shellyw@seconference.org / www.seconference.org
The mission of Southeast Conference is to undertake and support activities that promote strong economies, healthy
communities, and a quality environment in Southeast Alaska.
Southeast Island School District
Klawock / toll free 800-544-2205 / 907-755-2205 /
fax 907-755-2218 / Lcresak@aptalaska.net /
Guided and non-guided fishing packages, Eco-tours, waterside condo and
beach cabin rentals, boat and canoe rentals.
Scenes on the island feature mixtures of recreation and
enterprise. Here, a kayaker watches a commercial fishing
boat passby.
BETH PARSONS
Misty Mountain Kayak Tours
Klawock / cell 907-401-0592 / mistymountaintours.com
Explore Alaska up close and personal by kayak. RENTALS: kayaks, canoe, camping gear available for rent, lessons for
beginners. Guided tours also available. 907-401-0592
Tyler Rental Inc.
Craig / 907-826-2924 / fax 907-826-2956 / djhansen@tylerrental.com / www.tylerrental.com
Construction equipment rentals. Retail sales: Milwaukee power tools, Stihl chain saws and trimmers, safety supplies,
rigging, and welding supplies.
SEAFOOD PROCESSORS
E.C. Phillips & Son Inc.
Ketchikan / 907-247-7975 / fax 907-225-7250 / larrye@ecphillipsalaska.com /
www.ecphillipsalaska.com
Producers and processors of high-quality Alaskan seafood.
Thorne Bay / 907-828-8254 / fax 907-828-8257 / sisd@sisd.org / www.sisd.org
SISD’s mission is to help students develop personal, social, and academic skills necessary in order to become serviceminded, life-long learners.
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SEAFOOD PROCESSORS
Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC
Craig / 907-826-4550 / fax 907-826-4560 / craig@silverbayseafoods.com /
www.silverbayseafoods.com
State of the art freezing and processing facilities that maximize quality, opportunity for harvest, and value for the
resource. Predominantly fishermen owned company with facilities in Sitka, Craig, and Valdez.
Wildfish Company
Klawock / 907-755-2247 / wildfish@aptalaska.net / www.wildfishcompanyalaska.com
Starting our 27th year, custom fish processing including
smoking, canning or vacuum packing. Fast freezing &
storage available. Licensed/professional.
Klawock / 907-755-2112 / cell 907-401-0447 / www.mountainviewstorageklawock.com
Container storage & outdoor storage. Fenced in security area. Centrally located on Prince of Wales at the corner of
Klawock-Hollis Hwy & Boundary Road.
Off The Hook Taxidermy
Klawock / 907-755-7227 / cell 907-965-4779 / info@offthehooktaxidermy.com /
www.offthehooktaxidermy.com
Off the Hook Taxidermy is a full time, fish only taxidermy studio. The studio provides one of a kind, high quality,
traditional skin mounts, fiberglass reproduction, or custom mold fish mounts.
POWTEC
Bremerton, WA / 877-7-POWTEC /
360-377-8600 / info@powtec.com /
www.powtec.com
POWTEC is a professional services company specializing
in IT Support, facilities support, logistics management,
and environmental/engineering services for government
and commercial clients.
SERVICES
The Bay Company
Craig / 907-826-3341 / fax 907-826-2592 /
info@baycompany.com /
www.baycompany.com
Marine parts and accessories. Mercury and Yamaha
outboards. Arctic Cat and Polaris snow machines and
ATVs, King and EZ Loader boat trailers, Harborcraft and
Lund boats.
Prince of Wales Emergency
Resources (POWER)
Craig / 907-826-3995 / 907-826-3278 /
cell 907-401-1227 / maritime@aptalaska.net
Power Thrift Store, Food Bank and emergency resources
helps Island residents. The Thrift Store is open MonWed-Fri, 10-2, 2nd & 4th Sat. 2-4. Shop for Great Deals!
Betty’s Hair & Nails
Prince of Wales Properties
Klawock / 907-755-8883 / fax 907-755-8883 /
Klawock Heenya Mall, Suite # 6
Haircuts, color, highlights, lowlights, perms, waxing,
paraffin dips, manicures, pedicures, acrylics, tanning.
Retail products. Arts & jewelry handmade in Alaska.
Craig / phone & fax 907-826-6255 /
cell 907-401-0015 / powproperties@gmail.com
Provider of prime rental retail and administrative office
space in Craig. Property management services. Office
located at West Wind Plaza.
Black Bear Store
Klawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 /
Otis@aptalaska.com
Basic groceries, fuel, hunting & fishing licenses, and
tackle.
Craig Public Library
Raven Hair Design
Commercial fishing gear and the trees along a cove are silhouetted by a summer
sunset. This fishing boat is part of a multimillion-dollar commercial fishery on the
island, with catches ranging from salmon and halibut to crabs and bivalves such as
geoducks (pronounced “gooey ducks”).
W. CLAVEL
Craig / 907- 826-3281 /
director@craigpubliclibrary.org /
www.craigpubliclibrary.org
Klawock / cell 907-401-2164
One-chair salon offering haircuts, perms, color, waxing.
By appointment only. Hair products. Convenient quiet
location next to the Healing Touch Massage on Hemlock
Street, Klawock. Long–time POW resident.
Shaub-Ellison Tire & Fuel / Car Rental
Craig Volunteer Fire Dept.
Craig / 907- 826-2367 / cell 907-401-0245 / fax 907- 826-3278 / pcoffey166@gmail.com /
www.craigak.com
Craig Volunteer Fire Department provides fire safety, fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency medical services
for the City of Craig.
DHB Restoration, LLC
Coffman Cove / 907-329-2018 / cell 907-254-0672 / fax 907-329-2019 /
gordon@dhbrestoration.com / www.dhbrestoration.com
General Contractor - 35 years experience. New Construction/Remodeling/Disaster Restoration/24 Hr Fire & Flood Service/Full-Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning. Detail focused. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. IICRC Certified Firm-Applied
Structural Drying, Water Restoration, Carpet Cleaning, Odor Control. NAHB-CGP, EPA-Lead Certified Firm, BBB-Member
Excellent Standing.
The Healing Touch Massage Therapy
Craig and Klawock / cell 907-530-7080
Discover the benefits of Massage- Relaxation, Therapeutic & Hot-Stone. Gift Certificates available. Outcall to Lodges
with notice- * travel fees apply. Available 7 days a week by appointment. Located on Hemlock St., in Klawock.
Hollis Volunteer Fire Dept. / EMS
Hollis / 907-530-7033 / dbld@aptalaska.net
Firefighting, Fire Prevention and Education. Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services
Island Air Express
Headquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express safely operates modern jet-prop aircraft. Fully FAA certified
for day & night IFR flights, Island Air’s aircraft provides travelers with the most reliable year-round scheduled service
available between Prince of Wales Island and Ketchikan. All scheduled flights coincide with Alaska Airlines arrivals and
departures. Fly Safe…Fly Smart!
JS Development Co. / Rain Country RV
Craig / 907-826-3632 / fax 907-826-2988
Storage units: 5 by 5, 5 by 10, 10 by 12, and 9 by 13 available. In Craig, full hook-up RV court as well as RV storage available.
JS Warehouse TRUE VALUE
Craig / 907-826-3632 / fax 907-826-2988
Hardware and lumber, paint, plumbing, electrical, housewares, and more. Bids and estimates available. We deliver on
Mitsy Enterprises
Craig / 907-826-2644 / fax 907-826-3016 / cell 907-401-0449 / jonikuntz@gmail.com
Rental property, Thorne Bay and Craig.
Craig / 907-826-3450 / fax 907-826-3440 / bob@shaubellison.com
Car rental available with ferry pick-up and drop-off. Plus full-service fuel and auto service and repair: mechanics on
duty; batteries, brakes, towing service, quick lubes, shocks, major brand tires.
Tongass Business Center
Ketchikan / 907-225-9015 / 800-478-9015 / fax 907-225-9014 / orderdesk@tbcenter.com /
www.tbcenter.com
Office equipment and supplies, Sharp copiers and faxes, printing and binding, newsletters, office furniture.
Shop online from our catalog at www.tbcenter.com, for POW pricing!
Tongass Substance Screening
Ketchikan, POW / 907-247-1431 / fax 907-247-1432 / Juneau 907-523-8402 /
Craig cell 907-401-0900 / tss@kpunet.net / www.tssakstar.com
Occupational health services. DOT drug and alcohol testing, phlebotomy, EKG, Spirometry, Audio testing, DNA testing,
Quest Diagnostics. Craig by appointment 907-401-0900.
SHOPPING / RETAIL
AC — Alaska Commercial Company
Craig & Klawock / Craig 907-826-3394 / Klawock 907-755-2722 / fax: call for number
Thompson House, Little T, Klawock AC, Klawock Fuels, Hyda Market. Fresh produce, fresh meat, wide variety of grocery
items, full-service deli/bakery. Customer service is our # 1 priority!
Alaska Bear Factory
Thorne Bay / cell 907-252-8452 / alaskabearfactory@hotmail.com / www.alaskabearfactory.com
Chainsaw carving art, view at Thorne Bay Cafe. Locally made from local timber featuring bears, salmon, and unique
benches. Custom orders taken. Shipping available. Custom handcrafted log homes & cabins.
Alaska Gifts
Craig / 907-826-2991 / fax 907-826-2991 / aplacetostay@aptalaska.net
Offering authentic Alaskan items, jewelry, jewelry repair, art, & greeting cards, frameable art prints, custom matting
and framing, Kodak picture maker machine, ready-made frames, plus much more in Craig.
Arrowhead LP Gas
Craig / 907-826-2944 / fax 907-826-3916 / info@arrowheadlpgas.com / www.arrowheadlpgas.com
Your full-service propane gas professionals. Reliable deliveries, licensed technicians. Stocking ON-demand water heaters, fireplaces, heaters, RV appliances, & accessories. Large selection of name-brand electric & gas home appliances.
The Bay Company
Craig / 907-826-3341 / fax 907-826-2592 / craig@baycompany.com / www.baycompany.com
Marine parts and accessories. Mercury and Yamaha outboards. Arctic Cat and Polaris snow machines and ATVs, King and
EZ Loader boat trailers, Harborcraft and Lund boats.
Black Bear Store
Klawock / 907-755-2292 / fax 907-755-2984 / otis@aptalaska.net
Basic groceries, fuel, hunting & fishing licenses, and tackle.
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SHOPPING / RETAIL
Bread Box
Craig / 907-401-0073 / thebreadboxak@gmail.com
Whole foods store carrying organic produce & kitchen supplies. Baked goods with all natural ingredients, locally made. Dine-in Espresso bar. Hours: Mon 8am-4pm, Tues-Fri 7am-6pm,
Sat 8am-6pm , CLOSED Sunday.
The Clothes Company
Craig / 907-826-3939 / fax 907-826-3940 / work.rugged@gmail.com
The finest in outdoor wear for the whole family, as well as apparel, shoes, and rainwear. Better
brands for long-lasting quality gear.
The Feed Store
Craig / 907-826-5904 / cell 907-401-0304 / fax 907-271-9399 /
syburch@gmail.com
Livestock, pet food, and supply needs. Also garden supplies.
Forget-Me-Not Fabric Cache
Craig / 907-401-3038 / dmerchant@hotmail.com
A quilt shop started with the love of quilting. An Alaskan garage converted into a cozy home for
batiks, Alaska material, yarn, kits, notions and craft supplies. Two blocks from the Moose Lodge.
JS Warehouse True Value
To sense the immense scale of logging equipment, visit the welcome arch in Thorne Bay; it’s a
grapple that once lifted whole felled trees from the water for sorting and shipping WAYNE BENNER
Craig / 907-826-3632 / fax 907-826-2988
Hardware and lumber, paint, plumbing, electrical, housewares, and more. Bids and estimates available. We deliver on
Log Cabin Sporting Goods
Craig / 907-826-2205 / fax 907-826-2210 / logcabinsports@aptalaska.net
The Island’s only outdoor specialty store, featuring camping, hunting and fishing supplies. The finest quality in outdoor
apparel. Special orders are welcome. # 1 Easy Street, Craig, Alaska
The Plaza, LLC
Ketchikan / 907-225-7000 / theplazallc@gmail.com / www.ketchikanplaza.com
Commercial retail rental space available in Ketchikan
Fully furnished beachfront cabin on Jackson Island in Port Protection with skiff. $350/day. Private dock and fish cleaning facilities. Must reserve in advance. Pets OK.
POWER – Prince of Wales Emergency Resources
Craig / 907-826-3995
POWER Thrift Store, Food Bank, and Emergency Resources helping those in need on POW Island. Volunteer run Thrift
Store supported by Island businesses, churches, and community members since 1987.
Service Auto Parts
Craig / 907-826-3950 / fax 907-826-2914
Retail, automotive and marine parts, and supplies. Your NAPA dealer on Prince of Wales Island!
Stone Arts of Alaska
Craig / 907-826-3571 / cell 907-401-0923 / stoneartsofalaska@gmail.com /
www.stoneartsofalaska.com
SE Alaska has some of the world’s most beautiful stone. Check out our coffee, end, and hallway tables. Also, our fine art
sculptures, decorative bowls, one-of-a-kind jewelry items, and other collectibles-all made of local stone.
Thorne Bay Market Alaskan & Proud
Thorne Bay / 907-828-3306 / fax 907-828-3416 / cell 907-254-1200 /
store email anptb@aptalaska.net / anpad@kpunet.net / www.alaskaandproud.com
Thorne Bay Alaskan and Proud Market is an independent, full-service grocery store. We feature fresh meat and produce
and a full line of groceries. Special orders welcome. Riptide Liquors open Monday thru Saturday, 11a.m.-7p.m. Sunday
noon to 6:00p.m. Winter 11-6, Monday thru Saturday.
Tyler Rental, Inc.
Craig / 907-826-2924 / cell 907-617-4709 / fax 907-826-2956 / djhansen@tylerrental.com /
www.tylerrental.com
Construction equipment rentals. Retail sales: Milwaukee power tools, Stihl chain saws and trimmers, safety supplies,
rigging, and welding supplies.
TRANSPORTATION / TAXI / FREIGHT
Alaska Marine Lines
Craig / 907-826-3419 / fax 907-826-3916 / tylerm@lynden.com / www.shipaml.com
Weekly barge service to and from Prince of Wales Island from Seattle with connections to all points north and south. EZ
Commerce Online shipment, tracking, and reporting.
Arrowhead Transfer Inc.
Craig / 907-826-3419 / fax 907-826-3916 / info@arrowheadlpgas.com / www.arrowheadlpgas.com
Local and long-distance hauling and moving. Agent for Alaska Marine Lines weekly barge. Heated mini-storage.
Packing cartons for sale.
Sitka / 907-966-3050 / fax 907-966-3051 / 907-755-2607 / info@harrisair.com / www.harrisair.com
Harris Air, based in Sitka, offers scheduled service into Klawock with our twin-engine IFR equipped aircraft with connections throughout Southeast. Ask about shipping freight/groceries. Now operating a Klawock terminal.
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TRANSPORTATION / TAXI / FREIGHT
Inter-Island Ferry Authority
Hollis 907-530-4848 / toll-free 866-308-4848 / Hollis fax 907-530-4849 /
Ketchikan 907-225-4848 / Ktn fax 907-247-4849 /
reservations@interislandferry.com / www.interislandferry.com
Year-round daily, reliable passenger and vehicle ferry transportation between Hollis, on Prince of
Wales Island, and Ketchikan. Food service onboard.
Island Air Express
Headquartered on Prince of Wales Island, Island Air Express safely operates modern jet-prop
aircraft. Fully FAA-certified for day & night IFR flights, Island Air’s aircraft provides travelers with
the most reliable year-round scheduled service available between Prince of Wales Island and
Ketchikan. All scheduled flights coincide with Alaska Airlines arrivals and departures. Fly Safe…
Fly Smart!
Island Ride
Craig / 907-401-1414
Island-wide shuttle service; destinations include Hollis, Craig, Coffman Cove, Hydaburg,
and Thorne Bay.
Pacific Airways
Ketchikan / 877-360-3500 / fax 907-247-3500 / Craig 907-826-5400 /
fax 826-5535/ res@flypacificairways.com / www.flypacificairways.com
Scheduled air service to Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, and Metlakatla. Charter flying, air
transportation for lodges, flightseeing in Misty Fjords National Monument, fly-out hunting and
fishing trips.
While exploring our thousand miles of ocean shoreline and mountain heights, be sure to look for
the amazing small worlds within our prolific temperate forest—such as this bee sipping at wild
Ketchikan / 800-860-3845 / 907-225-3845 / fax 907-247-3875 /
lavender blossoms beside the beach
TAMARA BUOY
Craig 907-826-3845 / info@promechair.com / www.promechair.com
Year-round daily scheduled flights to Prince of Wales Island communities and Metlakatla, from either town-side or Ketchikan airport and for your connecting
flights on Alaska Airlines, freight service, hunting & fishing fly-outs, lake trips, flight
UTILITIES
seeing tours to Misty Fjords National Monument, and seasonal tours to Neets Bay Bear
Alaska
Power & Telephone
Viewing.
Craig / 907-826-3202 / fax 907-826-3210 / pow@aptalaska.com / www.aptalaska.com
Samson Tug and Barge
A progressive employee-owned energy, telecom, data transport, and Internet services company providing clean,
POW, Ketchikan, Seattle / toll free 800-331-3522 / Ketchikan 907-225-2093 ext. 2 /
renewable power and state of the art communications, that enhance the quality of life in Alaskan communities,
booking@samsontug.com / www.samsontug.com
stretching from the Arctic Circle to the southernmost tip of Southeast Alaska. Find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.
Alaskans serving Alaskans. Barge service between Seattle, Southwestern, and Southeast Alaska, call for
com/AlaskaPowerandTelephone.
pricing and information.
Promech Air
Sunrise Aviation, Inc.
U.S.F.S. RANGER DISTRICTS
Wrangell / 907-874-2319 / cell 907-305-0300 / fax 907-874-2546 / sunriseaviation@gci.net /
www.sunriseflights.com
Air charter service serving all SE Alaska and Canada. Hunting, fishing, freight, and remote drop-offs. Fast,
dependable service when and where you need it-call for price and availability.
U.S. Forest Service Craig and Thorne Bay Ranger Districts
Craig 907-826-3271 / Thorne Bay 907-828-3304 / fax 907-826-2972 / kkruse@fs.fed.us /
cwebb@fs.fed.us / www.fs.fed.us
Forest Service information, maps, public-use cabin information, trail conditions/trail opportunities, campgrounds,
day-use areas. Call for El Capitan cave reservations 907-828-3304.
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
A Bed and Breakfast
Alaska Gifts
Alaska Power & Telephone
Aplace Tostay
Barlow’s Overlook Inn
The Bay Company
Black Bear Store
Blue Heron at Bucareli Bay
Blue Heron on the Boat Harbor
Cabins In Alaska
Cape Fox Lodge
Changing Tides Inn
City of Coffman Cove
The Clothes Co.
Coastal Real Estate Group
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27
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26
Davies-Barry Insurance
Donna’s Place
Dreamcatcher B&B
Fireweed Lodge
First Bank
First Presbyterian Church
Inter-Island Ferry Authority
Island Air Express
Island Realty
J&J Charters
JS Builders Warehouse
Log Cabin Resort and RV Park
Log Cabin Sporting Goods
McFarland’s Floatel
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Northend Cabins
Ocean Bluebird B&B
Oceanview RV Park
Off the Hook Taxidermy
Pacific Airways
Papa’s Pizza
PeaceHealth Medical Group
Petersburg-Wrangell Ins. Center
POWTEC
Prince of Wales Health Network
Prince of Wales Watershed Assn.
Promech Air
Rain Country RV
Rainforest Auto Rentals
Ruth Ann’s Restaurant
Samson Tug and Barge
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27
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7
39
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Shaan-Seet Hotel &
Fresh Water Outfitters
Shelter Cove Lodge
Southeast Retreat
Super 8 Ketchikan
Sure Strike Lodge
Taquan Air
Thorne Bay Business Association
Tongass Substance Screening
Trophy Inn
Tyler Rental
Water Street Apartments
Welchman Cabin
Welcome Inn
Wells Fargo Bank
Wesley Rentals
Whale Tail Pharmacy
Zat’s Pizza
The Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce works hard to provide more value to members and to increase our
service to the community. We’re offering an exciting new technology that highlights member businesses,
helps prospects find you and makes it easier for you to patronize fellow members. Scan this QR code to
download the free MyChamberApp for iOS, Android and Blackberry.
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P.O. Box 490 Klawock, Alaska USA
Phone — 907-755-2626
Fax — 907-755-2627
Email — info@princeofwalescoc.org
Web — www.princeofwalescoc.org

PRINCE WALES ISLAND - Kevin`s Cabin Rental

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